Derrick A Wade

Derrick A. Wade supports the procurement mission of the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing a diverse portfolio of construction, facility services, and specialized equipment acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the acquisition of commercial and institutional building construction, environmental remediation solutions, medical and electrotherapeutic systems, and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and mission-driven requirements. His role involves end-to-end contract lifecycle management, from requirements validation through award and performance monitoring, with a focus on delivering reliable, mission-critical capabilities to Air Force installations. Wade maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, partnering with firms that deliver specialized technical solutions in industrial systems, facility maintenance, and advanced manufacturing. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in niche technical domains, fostering long-term performance reliability and compliance with defense standards. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures that emphasize quality, timeliness, and safety. His procurement strategy exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with equal emphasis on open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission needs. He does not favor specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone but ensures broad small business participation across eligible categories, reinforcing the Air Force’s equitable contracting goals. Wade’s primary NAICS focus spans 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 327910 (Abrasive Product Manufacturing), 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), and 485113 (Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems), reflecting expertise in industrial automation, materials processing, gas supply systems, and ground transportation logistics. His technical domain knowledge enables informed evaluations of complex technical proposals in these specialized sectors.