Gail E. Scarborough

Gail E. Scarborough serves as a Contracting Representative (CRT) for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain airpower readiness. Her responsibilities include managing the procurement of specialized aerospace components, avionics systems, facility maintenance services, and logistical support infrastructure essential to aircraft operations and base sustainment. She interfaces directly with industry partners to ensure timely delivery of technically complex goods and services aligned with Air Force operational requirements, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Scarborough maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized manufacturers, construction firms, and technology providers delivering tailored solutions for electrical systems, facility upgrades, performance-based maintenance, and niche technical equipment. Her contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical specificity, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet dynamic operational needs. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Scarborough consistently directs 60% of her portfolio to Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with an additional 10% allocated to HUBZone firms. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and geographically targeted businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Her procurement patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to fostering a diverse supplier base that supports both mission effectiveness and national socioeconomic goals. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 314999 (miscellaneous textile product manufacturing), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment manufacturing), and 238290 (other building equipment contractors), indicating expertise in procuring specialized textiles for aerospace environments, custom electrical components, and facility-integrated systems. She also engages in acquisitions under 611699 and 423910, suggesting a broad operational scope that includes training support materials and recreational/logistical supplies essential to base quality-of-life and readiness programs.