Derrick A. Cash

Derrick A. Cash serves as Contract Manager for the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and facility services essential to air base operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and DoD standards for safety, environmental sustainability, and mission assurance. His role is central to sustaining and modernizing airfield infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical systems, and structural components, with a focus on delivering high-readiness environments for aircraft and personnel. Cash maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of executing complex civil works and facility modernization projects under tight operational timelines. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract administration, and proactive vendor collaboration to ensure timely delivery of mission-essential services. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Cash consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 60% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 20% and 10% of his portfolio respectively, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable opportunity and community economic development through federal contracting. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 238130 (Framing Contractors), reflecting a heavy emphasis on structural and civil infrastructure projects. He also procures specialized services in transportation equipment manufacturing, commercial photography, and new car dealership support, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the diverse logistical and operational needs of military installations.