Ian D. Batchelor

Ian D. Batchelor serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to air base readiness. His portfolio encompasses industrial maintenance services, physical security systems, and specialized equipment procurement aligned with the agency’s mandate to sustain aviation and ground support infrastructure. Batchelor executes full lifecycle contracting actions, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, communications, and technical support services. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a focus on reliability, technical proficiency, and long-term operational continuity. Batchelor demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 71.4% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His procurement patterns prioritize small business participation across multiple categories, consistently leveraging set-aside authorities to foster competition and capability development among small, disadvantaged, and locally based vendors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 339920 (athletic and sporting goods), 562998 (miscellaneous waste management), 561110 (office administrative services), and 323111 (commercial printing). This diverse technical scope reflects a multidisciplinary acquisition approach, supporting both operational and administrative functions across air base environments with an emphasis on integrated, mission-critical solutions.