David M. Downing

David M. Downing serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to enhance operational readiness through the procurement of facility systems, electronic communications equipment, and integrated safety technologies. Downing oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, technical services, and specialized equipment, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards for resilience, security, and compliance. He plays a central role in translating strategic infrastructure goals into actionable contracting actions that uphold national defense priorities. Downing maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility modernization, electronic systems integration, and commercial-grade infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and regulatory compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance-based outcomes and timely delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, Downing consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with nearly 58% of his awards designated for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access for qualified small entities across multiple categories without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. His procurement strategy balances competitive fairness with robust small business engagement. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 423990 and 423690, reflecting expertise in procuring miscellaneous durable goods and electronic parts and equipment. He also routinely acquires services under 532490 for commercial machinery leasing and 511210 for software and information services, demonstrating technical fluency in facility systems, communication hardware, and supporting logistics infrastructure critical to Air Force operational environments.