Justin G. Parrish

Justin G. Parrish serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on facility modernization, fire safety systems, electronic communications, and integrated security solutions. His work directly supports operational readiness across Air Force installations by ensuring timely delivery of compliant, high-performance systems aligned with DoD standards and federal acquisition regulations. Parrish specializes in complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical coordination between engineering, logistics, and facilities teams to meet stringent security and resilience requirements. Parrish maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility upgrades, security system integration, and specialized construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure deliverables meet mission-critical standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Parrish consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 89.3% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and locally-based firms to contribute to national defense infrastructure. His pattern of set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with DoD’s broader objectives to broaden the industrial base and enhance competition. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), where he oversees the acquisition of durable, compliant furnishings for secure government facilities. He also frequently procures security systems services (NAICS 561621), plumbing and HVAC contracting (NAICS 238220), and specialized pumping equipment (NAICS 333914), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with facility systems integration and infrastructure resilience standards.