Mark A Barber

Mark A. Barber serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of advanced communications systems, facility construction, maintenance services, and mission-support equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and source selection to award and closeout—emphasizing timely delivery of resilient, secure, and mission-essential capabilities. Barber 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 focus on specialized construction, facility maintenance, and technical systems integration. His contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure and communications support, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Barber consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 64% of his awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small firms across multiple socioeconomic categories, including HUBZone and SDVOSB entities, in alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include 531120 (nonresidential building lessors), 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), and 811310 (commercial machinery repair), alongside specialized procurement in food service contracting and soil preparation services. These reflect a broad yet targeted approach to sustaining base operations, balancing facility management, environmental support, and logistical readiness with technical procurement expertise in non-tactical, mission-enabling domains.