Phillip Nease

Phillip Nease serves as a Contracting Officer at the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain and modernize air dominance systems. His portfolio centers on integrated acquisition efforts supporting pilot readiness, command and control infrastructure, and technical services essential to operational readiness. Nease manages a diverse range of procurements spanning construction, facilities management, and professional services, ensuring alignment with Department of the Air Force modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Nease maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industry partners including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, reflecting a preference for joint ventures and specialized service providers with proven expertise in defense training systems and mission support. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a focus on firms capable of delivering integrated solutions across technical, logistical, and operational domains. These partnerships are typically structured under competitive, performance-driven contract vehicles designed to ensure accountability and mission effectiveness. Nease demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his awards directed toward small business participation. His portfolio includes a balanced mix of Total Small Business Set-Asides (35.7%) and 8(a) competed contracts (21.4%), reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. While nearly 43% of his acquisitions are unrestricted, his consistent use of 8(a) and small business set-asides underscores a proactive approach to fostering a diverse, resilient supplier base aligned with DoD equity goals. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), and 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), with additional activity in 541310 (Architectural Services). This reflects expertise in procuring infrastructure modernization, facility sustainment, and technical support services critical to maintaining combat-ready air bases and training environments. Nease’s work bridges construction, IT infrastructure, and environmental compliance to enable mission-critical Air Combat Command operations.