Josh Harker

Josh Harker serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Aviation Administration’s Southern Region (69435Q), responsible for managing acquisitions that support the operational integrity of aviation infrastructure across the southern United States. His role centers on securing essential facility services to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient airport environments, with a primary focus on janitorial and facility support contracts. He ensures all procurements align with FAA mission priorities, including infrastructure resilience and regulatory compliance, and plays a critical role in executing acquisitions that sustain day-to-day operations at air traffic control facilities, terminal buildings, and support centers. Harker works closely with a network of small business contractors certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize performance, reliability, and compliance with federal facility standards. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, his contracting patterns reflect a consistent reliance on 8(a)-certified firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial cleaning, waste management, and facility maintenance services. His working relationships emphasize accountability, service-level adherence, and responsiveness to dynamic operational demands across diverse airport environments. Harker’s procurement strategy is overwhelmingly centered on 8(a) competed set-asides, with 100% of his known acquisitions designated for this socioeconomic program. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to advancing opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses, ensuring that federal contracting dollars directly support economic empowerment and workforce development within underserved communities. His approach aligns with FAA and DOT mandates to maximize small business participation in mission-critical support services. His technical domain expertise lies exclusively in NAICS 561720—Janitorial Services—where he procures comprehensive cleaning, sanitization, waste disposal, and facility upkeep services tailored to high-traffic aviation facilities. His focus ensures that all contracted services meet stringent FAA health, safety, and security protocols, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the unique demands of aviation environmental standards.