Marcus Abram

Marcus Abram serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to sustain and modernize defense education and training infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on immersive simulation technologies, command and control audiovisual systems, and mission-critical facility upgrades. His acquisitions span technical services, educational support, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, efficient contracting practices aligned with FAR and DFARS guidelines. Abram plays a pivotal role in translating institutional needs into actionable contract vehicles that deliver scalable, future-ready learning environments. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the dataset, Abram routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors—including systems integrators, software developers, and facility service providers—to fulfill complex, performance-based requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear statement of work development, and rigorous performance monitoring to ensure accountability and mission alignment across the acquisition lifecycle. Abram’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 89.2% of awards issued without set-asides. Nevertheless, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 8.1% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.7% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach supports socioeconomic goals while preserving market competitiveness and value-driven outcomes. His primary NAICS focus areas include 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools), reflecting his core work in academic and military training support; 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring his involvement in simulation software and learning management systems; and 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), indicating procurement for curriculum design and instructional methodology studies. He also manages facility-related services under 721110 and 562991, demonstrating a holistic approach to sustaining the operational ecosystem of Air University installations.