Donald W. Dougherty

Donald W. Dougherty serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, facility services, and specialized equipment contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting the agency’s mandate to maintain and modernize military installations. His work spans commercial and institutional building construction, environmental remediation, electrotherapeutic equipment, and facility support services, requiring deep familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and socioeconomic contracting frameworks. Dougherty maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, industrial equipment repair, and specialized construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dougherty consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 69% of his awards designated for small businesses. He actively leverages 8(a) competed set-asides and demonstrates a structured commitment to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and underserved firms while maintaining competitive rigor in source selection. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 811310 for industrial machinery repair and 561210 for facilities support services. He specializes in procuring complex, mission-enabling services that require technical oversight, including site preparation, electrotherapeutic systems, and institutional facility maintenance, demonstrating expertise in both construction lifecycle management and service-based acquisition strategies.