Franklin E. Gilbert

Franklin E. Gilbert serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4661 7 Cons Cd within the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions that support Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for infrastructure maintenance, utility systems, and operational support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Gilbert specializes in procurement actions that maintain airfield, HVAC, electrical, and utility networks across both garrison and expeditionary environments, bridging technical requirements with fiscal accountability to sustain mission-critical infrastructure. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Gilbert’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors delivering facility services, fabricated metal components, and specialized technical support. He fosters collaborative relationships with small and mid-sized firms capable of delivering rapid-response maintenance, equipment repair, and site-specific engineering services, often requiring niche technical expertise and on-site operational flexibility. His working relationships emphasize responsiveness, compliance, and performance-based outcomes aligned with Air Force installation resilience goals. Gilbert demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize participation from small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to promote equitable economic opportunity while enhancing competition and innovation in the supply base. His primary NAICS focus areas include landscaping services, industrial truck and material handling equipment manufacturing, miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing, automobile driving schools, and other computer-related services. This diverse portfolio underscores his expertise in procuring both physical infrastructure support and specialized operational services, ranging from ground maintenance and vehicle fleet components to IT-enabled facility management systems, all critical to sustaining Air Force mission continuity.