Joseph L. Derevage

Joseph L. Derevage serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize military education and training infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for technical, educational, and facility-related services, with a focus on immersive simulation technologies, audiovisual systems, and instructional support solutions. His work directly enables the delivery of mission-critical training environments across Air Force installations, ensuring procurement actions align with DoD standards and operational readiness goals. Derevage routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. While specific contractor names are not available, Derevage maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-scale technology vendors and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding across diverse market segments. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to cultivate vendor partnerships with specialized firms in audiovisual integration, educational technology, and simulation systems, ensuring access to cutting-edge capabilities while maintaining transparency and accountability in source selection. Derevage demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His portfolio consistently includes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and other eligible socioeconomic categories, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor participation and enhance innovation through diverse supply chains. He actively promotes small business engagement in complex technical procurements, ensuring compliance with federal set-aside requirements while maintaining competitive integrity. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers) for educational software and simulation platforms, 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) for instructional AV systems, and 611710 (Educational Support Services) for curriculum development and training support. He also frequently procures specialized equipment under 339113 and 323117, indicating a unique blend of technical and administrative support needs. Derevage’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense education technology and compliance-driven acquisition, making him a key enabler of Air Force training modernization.