Dustin Herridge

Dustin J. Herridge serves as a Contract Specialist with the 436th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical maintenance, construction, and facility services essential to air base operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning commercial and industrial machinery repair, institutional building construction, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring that infrastructure and mission-critical systems remain fully functional. His work directly supports the sustainment of aircraft support systems, hangar facilities, and security environments across Air Force installations, aligning with the squadron’s mandate to preserve base resilience and mission continuity. While specific contractor names are not available, Herridge cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, local service providers, and specialized contractors capable of delivering technical maintenance and construction services under tight operational timelines. His procurement approach emphasizes responsiveness, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and the ability to scale services rapidly in support of dynamic mission requirements. Herridge demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 50% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. An additional 3.9% of contracts are designated as local area set-asides under FAR 26.2, reinforcing regional economic engagement. His pattern reflects a balanced emphasis on broad competition with intentional support for disadvantaged and community-based vendors. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction), and 339920 (sporting and athletic goods manufacturing), indicating expertise in facility maintenance, infrastructure development, and specialized equipment sourcing. This technical domain requires precise understanding of federal construction standards, equipment lifecycle management, and performance-based service contracting methodologies.