Derek M. Crader

Derek M. Crader serves as a Contract Administrator for the FA4625 509 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of facility construction, maintenance, and technical services contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with base infrastructure modernization goals. His work directly supports operational resilience by securing critical services that maintain functional, secure, and environmentally compliant airpower platforms. Crader routinely handles sealed bids, negotiated procurements, and small business set-asides under FAR Part 19, with a focus on delivering timely, cost-effective solutions for mission-critical infrastructure needs. Crader maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC. These partnerships span construction, logistics, IT services, and specialized technical support, reflecting a balanced approach to vendor engagement that prioritizes reliability, performance history, and compliance. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in government installations, while still fostering opportunities for emerging small businesses through structured competition and performance-based contract structures. Crader demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over one-third of his awards reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and nearly one-sixth allocated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his deliberate use of set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on expanding veteran-owned and small business participation in Air Force infrastructure programs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), 236118 (Residential Remodeling), 238150 (Glass and Glazing), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming). This technical diversity reflects his expertise in managing integrated facility upgrades, utility modernization, and IT system enhancements essential to sustaining Air Force base operations.