Joy Young

Joy Young serves as a key procurement lead within Acquisitions - AQM Momentum (19AQMM), a critical component of the U.S. Department of State responsible for securing mission-critical infrastructure and services to support global diplomatic operations. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for facilities support and commercial construction, ensuring that U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide maintain secure, functional, and technologically modern environments. Her work directly enables mission readiness by procuring integrated solutions for security systems, facility modernization, and environmental compliance, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in operational continuity and personnel safety. Joy maintains consistent contracting relationships with a diverse set of vendors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., and AMD International Technologies LLC, as well as international partners such as Pütz Security AG. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and integrated service delivery, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions across geographically dispersed locations. She prioritizes vendors with proven experience in high-security environments and international compliance frameworks. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong emphasis on empowering small businesses in the federal marketplace. She actively engages qualified small businesses in facilities management and construction sectors, reinforcing the agency’s mandate for equitable opportunity and innovation. Joy’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she procures comprehensive services including security system integration, facility maintenance, environmental remediation, and new construction of diplomatic compounds. Her expertise spans technical domains such as physical security infrastructure, energy-efficient building systems, and international construction standards, ensuring all acquisitions meet State Department’s stringent global operational requirements.