Paul A. Shirley

Paul A. Shirley, SrA, serves as a critical procurement specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4484 87 Cons Pk organization, supporting mission-critical infrastructure sustainment and operational readiness at military installations. In this role, he manages the acquisition of technical services and specialized construction-related solutions essential to maintaining air base facilities, environmental compliance, and mission-essential systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses facility modernization, utility system upgrades, and technical support services aligned with Air Force readiness priorities, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that sustain aircraft operations and personnel safety. Shirley maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of qualified contractors, including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on experienced firms capable of delivering complex construction, electrical, and environmental compliance services under stringent military standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven expertise in military installation environments and adherence to federal construction codes. A defining feature of Shirley’s procurement strategy is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside orientation, reflecting a deep commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that all solicitations are structured to maximize opportunities for small disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to foster resilience and innovation within the small business industrial base. His primary NAICS focus areas include 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), 335999 (Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment), 562991 (Septic Tank Services), and 334511 (Aeronautical System Manufacturing), indicating a broad yet specialized acquisition profile that spans both traditional infrastructure support and niche technical systems. While some categories appear unconventional, they reflect unique installation-specific needs—such as acoustic treatment, specialized electrical components, waste management, and avionics support—demonstrating Shirley’s nuanced understanding of mission-aligned procurement requirements across diverse technical domains.