Nathan Ellyson

Nathan Ellyson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain air base operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for infrastructure, communications, and maintenance support, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracts with strategic Air Force modernization goals. His portfolio includes complex service-based contracts for facility sustainment, technical equipment integration, and specialized construction, all vital to maintaining secure and resilient airfield operations. Ellyson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade communications infrastructure, facility modernization, and specialized equipment manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on compliance and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ellyson prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 63% of his awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 18.2% allocated to HUBZone firms. His procurement patterns demonstrate a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and geographically targeted businesses, ensuring equitable access to defense contracting while enhancing competition and innovation across the supply base. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services) and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in commercial building construction, plastics resins, and coating manufacturing. This technical specialization reflects his expertise in procuring integrated facility systems, secure communication hardware, and durable infrastructure materials tailored to the demanding environmental and operational requirements of Air Force installations.