Joshua J. Harward

Joshua J. Harward serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize infrastructure essential to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on flight training systems and associated technical services, ensuring that training environments meet stringent federal standards for safety, compliance, and technological integration. Harward is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on complex, performance-based procurements that support aviation training infrastructure, simulation systems, and mission-critical facility upgrades. 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., all of which provide specialized technical, engineering, and construction services aligned with Air Force training mission requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes proven performance, technical competence, and reliable delivery, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and accountability rather than transactional engagement. Harward’s procurement activity is exclusively classified under No Set-Aside, indicating a focus on open competition where technical capability and mission alignment outweigh socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his acquisitions remain accessible to all qualified vendors under full and open competition, consistent with DoD procurement policy. His primary NAICS classification is 611512 (Flight Training), reflecting a deep specialization in aviation education infrastructure. He procures advanced flight simulators, avionics training systems, classroom technology, and facility upgrades tailored to pilot and crew training pipelines, demonstrating expertise in integrating hardware, software, and curriculum-based services to meet Air Force readiness objectives.