Dinah Young

Dinah Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to sustain and modernize its educational and operational infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements spanning construction, facility modernization, and specialized technical services, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and Air Force readiness objectives. Her portfolio includes high-priority contracts for immersive training environments, audiovisual systems, and mission-critical infrastructure upgrades, requiring meticulous compliance with FAR and DFARS standards. Dinah plays a pivotal role in translating institutional needs into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that enhance the learning and operational capabilities of Air Force personnel. Dinah cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including general construction firms, specialized HVAC and plumbing subcontractors, and firms providing audiovisual and simulation technologies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with small and mid-tier vendors capable of delivering precision-built solutions for educational and command facilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes, fostering trust with vendors who understand the unique demands of military training environments. Dinah demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as set-asides. HUBZone and total small business set-asides each account for 25% of her awards, while she actively promotes participation from SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) firms. Her pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and strengthen regional economic resilience, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for equitable contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), 236220 (commercial/institutional construction), and 238220 (plumbing and HVAC systems), with significant activity in 711510 for instructional design and performance-based training content. She also oversees niche procurements in 333912 for air and gas compression systems used in simulation environments. Dinah’s expertise bridges civil construction and technical training domains, making her a key enabler of Air University’s mission to deliver cutting-edge, mission-ready education.