Nina M. Young

Nina M. Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for advanced communications systems, facility construction, and specialized maintenance services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Her work directly supports the deployment and sustainment of secure command-and-control, broadcasting, and surveillance technologies essential to global air operations. Young cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, engineering firms, and construction contractors specializing in defense-related infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-essential solutions under strict security and performance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in accountability and technical excellence. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Young demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business set-asides, with nearly 57% of her acquisitions reserved for small business participation—equally split between Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed contracts. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone and other designated programs to expand access for underserved communities, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden the supplier base while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), with significant activity in site preparation (238910), engineering services (541330), and waste management (562998). She specializes in acquisitions involving facility modernization, mission-support infrastructure, and integrated technical services, demonstrating deep expertise in defense construction and engineering domains critical to sustaining Air Force operational environments.