TSgt Forrest Browne

Forrest Browne serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Responsible for managing contracts supporting facility upgrades, integrated communication systems, and fire safety modernization, Browne ensures alignment with Air Force operational readiness goals. His portfolio primarily includes construction, technical services, and specialized equipment procurement, with a strong emphasis on securing resilient, secure environments for critical installations. He operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, balancing compliance with strategic capability enhancement. Browne maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense facility modernization, electronic systems integration, and site-specific construction services. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established vendors with demonstrated performance in high-stakes, mission-essential environments, often leveraging long-term contract vehicles to streamline delivery of complex infrastructure upgrades. A strong advocate for small business participation, Browne prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 75% of his awards. He also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His approach consistently channels opportunities to small, qualified firms capable of delivering specialized services within constrained defense timelines and security requirements. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 488190 (Air Transportation Support), 337127 (Institutional Furniture), and 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment), indicating expertise in procuring mission-specific furnishings, facility systems, and aviation support infrastructure. While some categories appear atypical, they reflect niche requirements for secure, durable, and customized installations supporting Air Force operational bases.