Frank Gillen

Frank Gillen serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical air base infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility furnishings, maintenance services, and specialized technical systems essential to operational readiness. His work ensures that installations maintain functional, durable, and compliant environments through strategic sourcing of hardware, equipment, and integrated support solutions aligned with Air Force lifecycle management standards. Gillen maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including VALIANT PRODUCTS CORPORATION and LOGISTICS365 INC, both of which provide specialized facility support and logistics-integrated solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and long-term vendor performance, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, military-specification products and responsive service networks across geographically dispersed installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gillen prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with nearly 90% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance competition, promote socioeconomic equity, and build resilience within the defense supply base through sustained engagement with small, certified vendors across multiple socioeconomic categories. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), and 331110 (Iron and Steel Mills), indicating deep expertise in sourcing durable structural components, industrial-grade hardware, and mission-support computing systems. He routinely acquires specialized equipment such as facility fixtures, tooling, and technical hardware integral to base operations, demonstrating technical fluency in military-grade specifications and federal procurement compliance frameworks.