Gerald P Grimes

Gerald P. Grimes serves as a Contracting Officer for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities to sustain airpower readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning aircraft components, avionics systems, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity for aerospace training and base operations. His contracting activities are aligned with the squadron’s mandate to deliver timely, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that directly support the readiness of Air Force assets and personnel. Grimes maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime 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 pattern of engagement with specialized vendors capable of delivering technical services, construction management, and niche equipment solutions. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous oversight to ensure deliverables meet stringent military standards for safety, reliability, and interoperability. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition, Grimes demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages small business capabilities across multiple socioeconomic categories, fostering competition and innovation while adhering to statutory requirements for equitable opportunity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), reflecting a significant need for environmental and base support services, and NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), indicating a strong demand for specialized technical consulting and systems integration. Grimes’ expertise spans both operational logistics and facility sustainment, positioning him as a key enabler of mission readiness through disciplined, compliant, and strategically targeted acquisition practices.