Justin Cole

Justin Cole serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain airfield and facility infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of construction and engineering contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and AFMAN guidelines while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in base resilience and operational readiness. His portfolio primarily encompasses architectural design, commercial building construction, and site preparation services, supporting the enduring functionality of Air Force installations through timely and compliant contracting. Cole maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, firms with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure delivery. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated capability in complex, high-stakes environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. These relationships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous source selection criteria focused on technical merit and past performance. While the majority of his acquisitions—75%—are conducted without set-asides, Cole actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 25% of his award activity. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes broad-based small business engagement without favoring specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, reflecting a balanced commitment to competition and capability. His technical focus centers on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), which comprises half of his portfolio, followed by 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors). This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring integrated facility solutions—from design and engineering to ground preparation and structural build—that directly enable aviation mission continuity and installation modernization.