David L. Mendelsohn

David L. Mendelsohn serves as Construction Flight Chief at FA4690 28 Cons Pkc, under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads the planning, solicitation, and execution of construction and infrastructure-related acquisitions critical to maintaining mission-critical Air Force installations. Responsible for ensuring the readiness and sustainability of base facilities, Mendelsohn oversees procurements for heavy civil engineering, site preparation, and specialty trade services that support environmental control systems, security infrastructure, and operational facility integrity. His portfolio centers on complex, mission-driven construction projects requiring technical precision and strict compliance with federal construction standards. Mendelsohn maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and Astronics Test Systems Inc., firms recognized for specialized capabilities in industrial surface preparation and test system integration. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to deliver high-quality, compliant outcomes on time-sensitive infrastructure projects. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven technical expertise in niche construction and maintenance domains essential to Air Force operational continuity. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 42% of awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business and 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, Mendelsohn actively prioritizes opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses, aligning with Department of the Air Force initiatives to broaden contractor diversity and enhance competition in the construction sector. His primary NAICS focus areas include Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310), and Engineering Services (541330), reflecting expertise in large-scale civil infrastructure, site development, and technical design support. Mendelsohn’s acquisitions routinely involve specialty trade contractors delivering structural, environmental, and security-related construction services, underscoring his deep domain knowledge in facility sustainment and military installation resilience.