Don Reed

Don Reed serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions that ensure the operational readiness of Air Force installations. His work centers on contracting for critical infrastructure services, particularly in HVAC, plumbing, and building systems maintenance, directly supporting garrison and expeditionary mission continuity. He oversees the full lifecycle of service contracts—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance management—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities. Reed maintains a disciplined contracting approach focused exclusively on small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside under FAR 19.5 for small businesses. He consistently engages qualified plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors who hold small business certifications, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, code-compliant facility services across diverse geographic and environmental conditions. His procurement strategy prioritizes vendors with proven experience in military-grade infrastructure systems and rapid-response maintenance capabilities. His contracting portfolio is narrowly focused on NAICS 238220—Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—reflecting deep technical expertise in mechanical systems sustainment, including chilled water loops, unit ventilators, boiler plant modernization, and air distribution networks. He procures services ranging from preventive maintenance and emergency repairs to full-system replacements and energy efficiency retrofits, ensuring installations meet Department of Defense standards for reliability and resilience. Reed’s work directly enables mission assurance by maintaining the physical backbone of Air Force operations, from hangars and barracks to mission-critical control facilities.