John Lindblom

John E. Lindblom serves as a key procurement professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations across base infrastructure, aircraft systems, and mission-enabling technologies. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for specialized equipment, maintenance services, and technical support critical to airpower readiness, with a focus on avionics, facility upgrades, and logistics infrastructure. His work ensures operational continuity by facilitating timely acquisition of mission-critical components while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific requirements. Lindblom maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span manufacturing, construction management, performance-based services, and advanced technology integration, reflecting a balanced approach to sourcing both specialized industrial goods and mission-support solutions. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in aerospace-enabling domains. A strong advocate for small business participation, Lindblom consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 11% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition and enhance industrial base resilience through targeted socioeconomic contracting. His procurement focus centers on five primary NAICS categories, each representing 14.3% of his portfolio: audio and video equipment manufacturing, sporting and athletic goods manufacturing, miscellaneous textile product mills, geophysical surveying and mapping services, and other electrical equipment manufacturing. This diverse technical scope underscores his expertise in acquiring both conventional and niche systems essential to Air Force training, surveillance, and base operations.