Derek D. Sampson

Derek D. Sampson serves as a Contract Officer within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of facility infrastructure and maintenance services critical to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on construction, renovation, and sustainment of military installations, with a focus on commercial and institutional building systems including HVAC, roofing, and plumbing. He executes procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 36, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contracts with the agency’s strategic priorities of base resilience and infrastructure modernization. Sampson’s work directly supports the Air Force’s mission to maintain mission-critical facilities across the continental United States and overseas installations. Sampson maintains consistent contracting relationships with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a key vendor providing specialized ground support and facility maintenance services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven performance in military infrastructure environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task order mechanisms to ensure responsive, scalable support. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in DoD facility standards and maintenance protocols, fostering long-term partnerships that enhance operational continuity and lifecycle cost efficiency. Sampson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small firms in the defense infrastructure sector. His contracting approach balances regulatory compliance with meaningful small business engagement, supporting the Air Force’s broader socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. His primary NAICS focus includes 811490 for facility maintenance services and 334210 for specialized communication equipment, indicating a technical proficiency in both infrastructure sustainment and ancillary systems integration. He routinely procures services related to building repair, environmental compliance, and facility support equipment, demonstrating expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary contracts that intersect construction, utilities, and technical systems maintenance.