Gage Asper

Gage P. Asper serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His portfolio centers on professional, scientific, and technical services essential to maintaining operational infrastructure, including facility systems, medical support, and communications modernization. As a key procurement lead, Asper manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies while aligning with strategic readiness goals. Asper maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Perry Management Corp of South Dakota, L.L.C., William T. Brooks & Associates Inc., Citadel Federal Solutions LLC, NexLegacy LLC, and AJ Commercial Services, Inc. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with experienced service providers specializing in facility maintenance, technical consulting, and training support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure reliability and mission continuity across diverse installation environments. While the majority of his acquisitions—85%—are conducted without set-asides, Asper demonstrates a deliberate and sustained commitment to small business participation, with 15% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced procurement strategy that prioritizes competition and capability while actively fostering opportunities for small businesses in the defense support sector. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541611 (Management Consulting Services), 611420 (Computer Training), and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), underscoring his expertise in procuring technical advisory services, facility systems integration, and workforce development solutions critical to Air Force operational sustainment.