Derrick Foote

Derrick Foote serves as a Contracting Specialist with the FA4625 509 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-enabling services critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses facility construction, environmental remediation, logistics support, and specialized technical services, ensuring bases remain functional, secure, and resilient. Foote executes procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, primarily utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based contracts to meet dynamic installation requirements across the Air Force enterprise. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in civil works, transportation, IT modernization, and facility systems integration. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships that align with mission-critical timelines and security standards. Foote’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 87.5% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his small business awards are strategically targeted to ensure broad vendor engagement and market competitiveness. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 238320 for painting and wall covering, 332311 for prefabricated metal buildings, and 332999 for miscellaneous metal fabrication, indicating deep expertise in infrastructure modernization and facility maintenance. Foote’s technical domain centers on integrating durable, compliant, and scalable solutions that support Air Force base resilience and long-term sustainment objectives.