Howard Edward Gregory

Howard Edward Gregory serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4686 9 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages a diverse portfolio of facility sustainment, maintenance, and infrastructure support acquisitions. His role is central to ensuring operational readiness across Air Force installations by executing contracts for critical building systems, environmental compliance, and utility maintenance. Gregory specializes in procuring services that maintain mission-critical infrastructure through both preventive and reactive maintenance, with a focus on compliance with federal facility standards and environmental regulations. He routinely handles task and delivery order contracts under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to meet dynamic installation needs. Gregory maintains consistent working relationships with RESTORED CLOUD INC, a key contractor delivering specialized maintenance and technical support services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, particularly for complex facility systems requiring technical expertise. He engages with a mix of small businesses and larger firms, prioritizing responsiveness and technical capability over scale, fostering collaborative relationships that align with the agency’s mission-critical timelines and safety requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gregory consistently structures procurements with a Total Small Business Set-Aside rate of 81.8%, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting under FAR 19.5. His awards frequently support small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other eligible entities, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s mandate to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems integration, HVAC maintenance, and industrial equipment servicing. He also procures specialized services under NAICS 562991 (Septic Tank Services) and 424720 (Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers), demonstrating a nuanced understanding of installation-wide utility and environmental support needs.