Octavia E. Gregory

Octavia E. Gregory serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2543 460 Cons organization under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize Air Force infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—for facility construction, maintenance, and operational support systems. She specializes in procuring commercial and institutional building services, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical installations, and related building equipment systems, ensuring installations remain mission-ready and compliant with federal standards. Gregory’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain resilient, high-performance facilities across Air Force bases. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Gregory consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in building systems integration, facility maintenance, and operational support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade construction and maintenance solutions. She frequently works with small, locally based contractors who bring technical expertise in legacy system upgrades and adaptive reuse of military infrastructure. Gregory demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation, prioritizing firms certified as small businesses without specific preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB status, though such entities are actively encouraged through outreach and inclusive solicitation language. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), with significant activity in 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), 561621 (Security Systems Services), 811111 (General Automotive Repair), and 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management Services). This diversified portfolio underscores her expertise in managing integrated facility services, from mechanical and electrical systems to environmental and security support, ensuring holistic operational readiness across Air Force installations.