Eric L Gourley

Eric L. Gourley serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility-sustaining acquisitions critical to operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of service and supply contracts focused on building operations, environmental compliance, security infrastructure, and mission-critical support systems at Air Force installations. His acquisitions span facility maintenance, industrial laundering, security systems, and specialized manufacturing, ensuring installations remain fully functional and compliant with federal standards. Gourley’s work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain airfield, lodging, and infrastructure environments through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting practices. Gourley maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who provide specialized services in facility operations, security systems, and logistics support. His procurement approach emphasizes reliable vendor performance, long-term contract compliance, and technical alignment with Air Force standards. These partnerships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in delivering complex, mission-essential services under stringent regulatory frameworks. Gourley demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster competition and ensure diverse vendor engagement without compromising mission requirements. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 812332 (Industrial Launderers), 561621 (Security Systems Services), and 334519/334511/334310 (specialized manufacturing of detection, navigation, and audiovisual equipment). These reflect a focus on procuring high-integrity, mission-critical systems that support installation security, environmental compliance, and operational communications infrastructure.