Justin A. Scales

Justin A. Scales serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain aerospace readiness and installation infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced communications systems, instrumentation, and maintenance equipment essential to Air Force operational capabilities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and timely delivery of mission-enabling technologies. His work directly supports the modernization of avionics, surveillance, and electronic warfare systems, bridging technical requirements with sound contracting practices to maintain operational continuity across Air Force bases. Scales maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CLASSIC STAINLESS SERVICE INC., among others. These partnerships span a range of service and product categories—from specialized industrial maintenance and stainless steel fabrication to office equipment and technical documentation distribution. His approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering trust with suppliers who consistently meet stringent military-grade specifications and delivery timelines. His contracting portfolio reflects an even split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic diversity. He actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring equitable access for qualified firms without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but rather maintaining a balanced, performance-driven approach that aligns with agency-wide small business goals. Scales’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424920 (book and periodical wholesale), 423420 (office equipment wholesale), and 511210 (software publishing), reflecting a unique blend of technical documentation, hardware distribution, and digital content procurement. His expertise spans the acquisition of specialized technical manuals, calibration tools, and software-enabled systems integral to maintenance and training operations, positioning him at the intersection of logistics, technical publishing, and defense support services.