Gregory D. Manning

Greg D. Manning serves as a Contracting Officer for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure, aerospace support systems, and facility maintenance services essential to sustaining airpower readiness. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of prefabricated metal components, construction services for base infrastructure, and specialized medical and logistical support systems that directly enable operational continuity at aerospace installations. Manning ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with the squadron’s strategic objective of maintaining high-readiness aerospace operations through timely, efficient, and technically sound contract actions. He 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, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity contractors and specialized small businesses. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a focus on vendors capable of delivering complex, integrated solutions across construction, avionics support, and facility modernization domains. Manning fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to defense-specific quality standards. Manning demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 38% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including a notable 12.5% dedicated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, his consistent use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 underscores a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience within the supply base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing), and 621999 (All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services), reflecting a unique blend of civil engineering, structural fabrication, and ancillary medical support acquisitions. This multidisciplinary scope requires deep technical understanding of defense facility standards, modular construction techniques, and mission-aligned health services integration.