Lt Joshua Ibanez

Lt. Joshua Ibanez serves as a procurement specialist within the FA4528 5 Cons, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. He manages acquisitions for facility construction, building systems integration, and operational support services, with a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing systems. His role ensures alignment with military readiness goals by securing reliable, code-compliant infrastructure solutions for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities across the Air Force enterprise. Ibanez handles a mix of construction, renovation, and equipment procurement actions under FAR Part 36 and related authorities, prioritizing timely delivery and lifecycle cost efficiency. He maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex site development and facility upgrades. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and integrated project delivery models, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering turnkey solutions across multiple trades. Ibanez actively engages contractors through pre-solicitation outreach and post-award performance reviews to ensure compliance with technical specifications and schedule milestones. Ibanez demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses, particularly those with expertise in construction, building systems, and facility maintenance. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, his portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and capacity building. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334118 for computer peripheral equipment, 337215 for custom storage and shelving systems, and 332994 for ordnance-related accessories, indicating a technical specialization in mission-critical hardware and facility-specific equipment. He procures specialized components for secure installations, including environmental control units, data cabinet systems, and precision storage solutions, reflecting expertise in both construction and defense-adjacent manufacturing domains.