Joshua K. Bailey

Joshua K. Bailey supports the procurement mission of the Department of the Air Force’s FA3300 42 Cons Cc, facilitating acquisitions critical to the operational readiness of Air University and its training infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing immersive simulation systems, upgrading command and control audiovisual networks, and maintaining mission-critical educational and technical facilities. His work ensures that training environments remain aligned with evolving Air Force doctrine, emphasizing high-fidelity virtual training platforms and integrated learning technologies. Bailey’s acquisitions span both hardware and integrated systems, requiring close coordination with engineering, logistics, and instructional design teams to align procurement outcomes with operational needs. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Bailey’s contracting patterns suggest engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of specialized training equipment, system integrators, and firms capable of delivering turnkey simulation solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based requirements, and lifecycle support, fostering partnerships with vendors who can deliver scalable, interoperable systems under strict DoD standards. Bailey’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation without sacrificing technical capability. This balance supports the Air Force’s broader socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission-critical performance thresholds. His primary NAICS focus includes fabricated metal products, computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing, and electronic computer manufacturing, indicating a technical emphasis on ruggedized hardware, training simulators, and embedded computing systems. He also procures specialized athletic and sporting goods, suggesting integration of physical readiness equipment into training curricula. Bailey’s expertise lies at the intersection of defense education technology and industrial manufacturing, ensuring procurement decisions directly enable next-generation airpower training.