Larry Conger

Larry Conger serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8052 773 Ess unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize digital information ecosystems critical to Air Force readiness. His work centers on securing platforms for media distribution, institutional knowledge services, and secure content delivery to support global Airmen. He routinely handles complex service-based contracts involving software development, digital library modernization, and institutional information systems, ensuring alignment with DoD cybersecurity and data governance standards. His role bridges operational needs with commercial innovation to enhance personnel welfare and mission effectiveness. Conger maintains consistent partnerships with specialized vendors including Interplay Learning, Inc., ProQuest LLC, Global Resource Solutions Inc., and The Slate Group LLC, reflecting a preference for firms with proven expertise in educational technology, digital archives, and institutional content management. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that emphasize scalability, interoperability, and secure data handling. His contracting approach prioritizes vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions for decentralized, expeditionary environments, often requiring integration with existing Air Force IT infrastructure. A strong advocate for small business participation, Conger consistently structures procurements to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with over half of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively supports women-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strategic balance between competitive small business engagement and the need for specialized technical capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring expertise in bespoke software development and digital platform integration. He also frequently procures services under 811310 for maintenance of specialized information systems and 325413 for diagnostic and data analytics tools, revealing a technical portfolio that spans software, hardware support, and data-enabled decision systems critical to operational information dominance.