Larry Gilpatrick

Larry G. Gilpatrick serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4460 19 Cons Pka unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain Air Force installation infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction, maintenance, and facility services contracts, ensuring operational readiness through reliable base support systems. Gilpatrick specializes in acquiring services related to airfield and roadway maintenance, utility system upgrades, and environmental compliance, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities of resilience and mission continuity. He works closely with project managers and technical evaluators to ensure contract requirements reflect operational needs and regulatory standards. Gilpatrick maintains established working relationships with key contractors including DREW INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, both of which provide specialized facility and infrastructure support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-year maintenance and construction solutions. These relationships are characterized by consistent recompetition, strong performance evaluations, and collaborative problem-solving to meet dynamic installation demands. A strong advocate for small business participation, Gilpatrick consistently structures procurements with a 59.5% total small business set-aside rate, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. He also employs HUBZone set-asides at a modest but intentional 1.3% rate, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of socioeconomic contracting tools under FAR Part 19. His approach prioritizes equitable access while maintaining technical rigor and mission alignment. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), audio/video equipment manufacturing (334310), and carpet and rug mills (314110), indicating a diverse portfolio that supports both facility upkeep and specialized environmental and operational needs. This technical breadth underscores his expertise in procuring niche goods and services critical to sustaining Air Force base environments.