Drew Ray

Drew P. Ray serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain Air Force installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions, including facility maintenance, medical support systems, and technical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with FAR and AFMC contracting policies. His work directly supports operational continuity by securing reliable vendors for essential services that maintain safe, functional, and technologically current environments for personnel and equipment. Ray maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility services, medical logistics, and specialized technical support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure accountability and mission alignment. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition (53.3%), Ray demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity and enhance competition among qualified small businesses, aligning with Air Force goals to expand small business engagement in defense support services. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 811219 (Other Miscellaneous Repair and Maintenance), each representing over 23% of his portfolio, alongside significant activity in audio/video equipment manufacturing (334310) and electrical contracting (238210). This reflects deep expertise in procuring mission-enabling services ranging from dining facility operations to specialized facility upgrades and communications infrastructure, underscoring his technical fluency across diverse operational domains.