Garret Parker

Garret L. Parker serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to maintaining airfield and base operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses construction, maintenance, and logistical contracts that ensure the integrity of mission-critical installations. Parker specializes in full lifecycle contract administration, from solicitation and source selection to award and performance monitoring, with a focus on capital improvement projects and specialized engineering services that directly support aviation operations and installation resilience. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, partnering with firms that deliver high-complexity construction, geospatial analysis, and facility modernization services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and timely delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaboration with contractors experienced in Department of Defense infrastructure standards and military-specific environmental and safety requirements. Parker demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a significant portion awarded without set-aside to ensure competition and capability alignment. He also actively supports Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, reflecting a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting goals while prioritizing mission need and contractor capacity. His primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), reflecting his leadership in facility upgrades and structural improvements, alongside specialized procurements in Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519) for instrumentation and monitoring systems. He also regularly acquires roofing, display advertising, and facility maintenance services, demonstrating broad technical expertise across the built environment and support systems critical to Air Force installation sustainability.