Nathaniel Franz

Nathaniel Franz serves as Contract Manager for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to Joint Base Andrews’ mission readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance, ensuring alignment with Air Force command, control, and communications requirements. His role involves end-to-end procurement execution—from solicitation through contract administration—prioritizing technical compliance, risk mitigation, and mission-critical delivery timelines for high-stakes aerospace operations. Franz maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a preference for specialized service providers in environmental compliance, materials handling, and industrial chemical solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, particularly for hazardous material management and facility sustainment tasks requiring certified expertise. A strong advocate for small business participation, Franz consistently structures procurements under the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with 62.5% of his awards designated for small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes inclusive competition, ensuring broad access for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. This approach reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to equitable opportunity and workforce development within the defense industrial base. His primary NAICS focus spans Motion Picture and Video Production, Facilities Support Services, Flight Training, Independent Artists/Writers/Performers, and Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers—indicating a broad scope of non-traditional but mission-enabling acquisitions. These include audiovisual systems for command centers, training simulation support, facility operations contracting, and specialized recreational services for personnel readiness. Franz demonstrates deep technical familiarity with integrated AV systems, facility sustainment protocols, and training-enabling infrastructure, positioning him as a strategic procurement leader in hybrid operational support domains.