Larry Gane Gilpatrick Jr.

Larry Gane Gilpatrick Jr. serves as a Contracting Administrator for the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning communications systems, facility construction, and maintenance services essential to airfield operations. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, ensuring timely delivery of resilient communications networks, secure facilities, and technical support services critical to national defense missions. Gilpatrick maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., reflecting a pattern of engagement with experienced firms specializing in aviation infrastructure, environmental surface treatments, and mission-critical electronics maintenance. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships that prioritize quality, compliance, and mission alignment. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and workforce diversity. He also actively utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-asides, aligning with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals and promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Gilpatrick’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (other personal services), 488190 (other air transportation support), and 611710 (educational support services), indicating a technical emphasis on facility maintenance, airfield logistics support, and training infrastructure. His expertise spans the acquisition of specialized construction materials, industrial equipment repair, and ancillary services that directly enable the operational continuity of Air Force installations.