John R. Wilcox

John R. Wilcox serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4419 agency, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and sustainment services essential to air base operational readiness. He specializes in procuring complex maintenance, repair, and facility support solutions that ensure the reliability of aerospace systems and base utilities, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in aircraft sustainment and environmental modernization. His portfolio includes a diverse range of acquisitions governed by FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and lifecycle support for mission-essential systems. Wilcox maintains a consistent working relationship with COORDINATED DEFENSE SUPPLY SYSTEMS, INC., a key vendor providing specialized logistics and maintenance support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in industrial and facility maintenance, while actively fostering partnerships with small businesses that bring niche technical expertise to complex sustainment challenges. He engages vendors through competitive solicitations that emphasize quality, responsiveness, and long-term service reliability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Wilcox consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 61% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 30.8% allocated to HUBZone firms. His procurement strategy actively leverages HUBZone and small business set-asides to promote geographic and economic diversity in the defense supply base, reflecting a deliberate commitment to inclusive contracting practices under the Small Business Act. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors), supporting base infrastructure upgrades, alongside significant activity in NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair) and NAICS 532210 (Equipment Rental). This reflects deep expertise in procuring facility maintenance, industrial equipment servicing, and specialized rental solutions critical to sustaining airfield and aircraft support operations across the Air Force’s enterprise.