David R. Fenick

David R. Fenick serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, responsible for managing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He specializes in acquiring construction, facility modernization, and technical services essential to maintaining high-readiness environments for aircraft and personnel. His portfolio includes competitively awarded contracts under FAR Part 15 and simplified acquisition procedures, with a strong emphasis on compliance with safety, environmental, and federal construction standards. Fenick plays a pivotal role in translating installation needs into actionable contracting strategies that align with Air Force sustainment priorities. Fenick maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex commercial and institutional construction, civil infrastructure, and specialized equipment procurement services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering a collaborative yet accountable contracting environment. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting, Fenick consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over two-thirds of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also frequently utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate alignment with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals and a focus on equitable access for qualified small businesses. Fenick’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and NAICS 423810 (Construction and Mining Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers). He procures a wide range of services including facility upgrades, site infrastructure development, and specialized construction equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of military installation standards and federal construction codes. His expertise ensures that acquisitions directly support the Air Force’s mission to maintain secure, resilient, and mission-ready bases.