Josiah J. Almosara

Josiah J. Almosara serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure and maintenance services essential to air base operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on construction machinery, facility modernization, and logistics support contracts that sustain airborne and ground-based systems. His portfolio emphasizes timely, compliant procurement of specialized equipment and services to ensure continuous functionality of mission-critical installations across Air Force bases. Almosara maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in heavy equipment maintenance, communications infrastructure, and facility systems integration. His contracting approach prioritizes reliability, technical proficiency, and performance history, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear deliverables and regulatory compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Almosara applies a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside strategy across all his procurements in alignment with FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small businesses regardless of socioeconomic designation. This unwavering commitment maximizes opportunities for small contractors while reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to strengthen the defense industrial base through inclusive sourcing practices. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 333120 — Construction Machinery Manufacturing — reflecting deep specialization in the acquisition of heavy equipment, maintenance tools, and related mechanical systems used in base infrastructure upkeep. He consistently sources specialized machinery, repair components, and integrated support services critical to sustaining airfield operations, demonstrating technical fluency in construction equipment lifecycle management and defense-specific maintenance standards.