Joshua D. Young

Joshua D. Young supports the operational readiness of Air Force installations through procurement of critical infrastructure services under the FA4661 7 Cons Cd, a unit within the Department of the Air Force. He manages acquisitions focused on facility sustainment, mission-enabling systems, and installation modernization, ensuring airfields, utilities, and building systems remain fully operational across both garrison and expeditionary environments. His portfolio centers on maintenance, repair, and upgrade contracts for mechanical, electrical, and site infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s mandate to preserve long-term infrastructure resilience. He routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, with emphasis on performance-based service agreements. Young’s contracting approach prioritizes partnerships with specialized small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. With 87.5% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses, he consistently channels opportunities to firms qualified under FAR 19.5, fostering robust engagement with small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned contractors. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand vendor diversity and enhance local economic impact while ensuring technical competency across mission-critical domains. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) and 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), reflecting a strong demand for HVAC system upgrades and mission-critical power generation equipment. He also regularly procures electrical installation services under NAICS 238210 and site preparation services under 238910, demonstrating expertise in integrated facility systems. His acquisitions emphasize compliance with military construction standards, energy efficiency mandates, and environmental compliance protocols, requiring vendors to possess specialized certifications in defense infrastructure work. Young’s contracting profile underscores a deep alignment between technical requirements and small business capacity-building in the defense facilities sector.