Drew Zimmerman

Drew Zimmerman supports the procurement mission of the FA3300 42 Cons Cc within the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to the operational readiness of Air University and its educational infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions for technical, educational, and facility-related services, with a focus on modernizing training environments through immersive simulation systems, upgrading audiovisual and communications infrastructure, and ensuring mission-critical facility integrity. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, balancing urgency with compliance to meet the fast-paced demands of military education and training environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Zimmerman maintains a dynamic network of vendors aligned with the agency’s technical and logistical needs, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering specialized educational technology, facility modernization, and integrated AV solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance in DoD environments, and scalability to support multi-site installations. Zimmerman exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 60% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to expand opportunity and innovation through diverse vendor engagement. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient small business base capable of sustaining long-term mission support. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS 314110 (carpet and rug mills) and 238330 (flooring contractors), indicating significant investment in facility interior upgrades, alongside NAICS 611710 (educational support services) for curriculum development and simulation training support. He also procures telecommunications equipment under NAICS 334210 and landscaping services under NAICS 561730, demonstrating a broad technical domain expertise spanning infrastructure, education, and environmental sustainment within military academic installations.