Joshua D Samples

Joshua D. Samples serves as a Contract Specialist with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized aerospace components, avionics systems, maintenance services, and base infrastructure support, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities essential to aircraft operational continuity and training readiness. His work directly enables the squadron’s mission to procure mission-enabling equipment and logistics support across multiple domains, from flight-line maintenance to facility operations. Samples maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span manufacturing, construction, technical services, and specialized equipment supply, reflecting a balanced approach to sourcing both commercial off-the-shelf solutions and customized technical systems. His procurement patterns emphasize reliability, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in transparency and accountability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Samples prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for 60% of his award activity, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. He also regularly utilizes HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals to promote growth in economically distressed areas. His contracting approach ensures broad vendor access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary NAICS focus includes Educational Support Services, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and Custom Computer Programming Services, indicating expertise in procuring technical training support, avionics subsystems, and bespoke software solutions. He also oversees janitorial and facility services contracts, underscoring a holistic view of base sustainment. Samples’ domain knowledge bridges aerospace engineering, logistics, and operational readiness, making him a key enabler of Air Force mission effectiveness.