Hugh P. Young

Hugh P. Young serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities within the air transportation support sector. He executes competitive and non-competitive procurements in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance, cost-effectiveness, and mission alignment. His portfolio centers on professional and technical services that sustain air transportation infrastructure, including logistics, maintenance support, and operational readiness services. Young plays a pivotal role in translating agency requirements into enforceable contract vehicles, fostering accountability and performance outcomes across the acquisition spectrum. Young’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for open, unrestricted competition, with no set-asides currently utilized in his awarded contracts. He engages with a broad range of vendors, from large prime contractors to specialized service providers, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance over socioeconomic designations. His working relationships are characterized by structured solicitation processes, clear performance metrics, and rigorous contract administration, ensuring consistent delivery of mission-critical air transportation support services. His procurement strategy demonstrates a singular focus on unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under the “No Set-Aside” category. This reflects a deliberate approach to maximizing market competition and selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his processes remain fully compliant with all applicable small business regulations, maintaining transparency and equal opportunity for all eligible vendors. Young specializes exclusively in NAICS 488190—Other Support Activities for Air Transportation—procuring services such as aircraft ground handling, airfield maintenance, cargo support, and air traffic control ancillary services. His technical expertise lies in the operational and logistical domains supporting civil and military aviation infrastructure, with deep familiarity in performance-based contracting, service-level agreements, and mission-critical service delivery standards. His work ensures the seamless functioning of air transportation systems through precise, compliant, and performance-driven acquisitions.