Joshua Berns

Joshua Berns serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical support services essential to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on facility sustainment, HVAC and electrical system modernization, and secure communications infrastructure, ensuring that base-wide physical and cyber-enabled systems remain resilient and compliant with DoD standards. Berns executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments for construction, maintenance, and technical services. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., who provide specialized expertise in facility systems integration, technical logistics, and installation-level maintenance. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance reliability and a shared focus on mission-critical timelines, with Berns frequently leveraging task order mechanisms under IDIQ contracts to respond to urgent operational requirements. Berns demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of his acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, consistently awarding contracts to small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms capable of delivering specialized technical and construction services. This approach aligns with Air Force mandates to strengthen the small business industrial base supporting national defense infrastructure. His primary NAICS focus includes 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), alongside 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and 337215 (Showcase and Locker Manufacturing), indicating a broad yet targeted procurement scope that supports both facility modernization and garrison quality-of-life initiatives. He brings deep technical proficiency in facility systems procurement, ensuring compliance with military construction standards and cybersecurity requirements for installed infrastructure.