George R De Young

George R. De Young serves as a contracting professional within the 436 Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness of Air Force installations through the acquisition of specialized facility services, industrial systems, and security infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements aligned with the squadron’s mission to sustain critical air base operations, including maintenance of aircraft support systems, hangar infrastructure, and security environments. His acquisitions primarily focus on technical services and fabricated industrial components essential to mission-critical airfield operations, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and Air Force installation standards. De Young collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of industrial gas systems, precision control devices, and fabricated metal products, as well as security systems service providers. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages both large-tier suppliers and small businesses capable of delivering specialized, mission-essential goods and services. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, performance-based contracts that emphasize technical capability, delivery reliability, and compliance with defense-specific standards. His contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity, prioritizing small businesses with proven expertise in industrial manufacturing and security services, though no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant in his portfolio. De Young’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 325120 (industrial gas manufacturing), 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), 334519 (measuring and control devices), and 561621 (security systems services). These categories reflect his technical expertise in acquiring systems that support environmental controls, structural integrity, instrumentation, and perimeter security for air base operations, underscoring his role in sustaining the physical and operational resilience of critical defense infrastructure.