John N. Harkins

John N. Harkins serves as an Acquisition Manager within the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic, part of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for specialized facility, medical, and communications infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Harkins routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, focusing on performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables to support operational environments critical to national defense. He maintains strategic relationships with a consistent cohort of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., many of which provide integrated facility maintenance, medical equipment support, and IT-enabled infrastructure services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical proficiency, and performance accountability, fostering a stable contractor base capable of responding to dynamic installation requirements. Harkins demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 70% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition. He frequently leverages Women-Owned Small Business set-asides and prioritizes socioeconomic programs to cultivate a resilient, inclusive supply chain aligned with DoD objectives. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 339920 (sporting and athletic goods), 334118 (computer peripheral equipment), 337127 (institutional furniture), 339113 (surgical supplies), and 541511 (custom computer programming), indicating a specialized portfolio spanning facility furnishings, medical device support, and bespoke IT systems. This technical breadth underscores his expertise in procuring mission-enabling goods and services that directly sustain Air Force personnel and infrastructure readiness.