Piara Swank

Piara A. Swank serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4625 509 Cons Cc, a critical support unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining installation infrastructure and mission-enabling services. In this role, Swank manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility maintenance, technical services, and specialized logistics support, ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies. She interfaces with program managers and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into solicitation requirements, overseeing competitive bidding, contract award, and performance monitoring to maintain readiness at Air Force installations. Swank maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site and infrastructure support, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC for logistics and transport services, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC for IT modernization, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC for specialized hardware and communications equipment. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal compliance standards. Swank’s contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation, ensuring that eligible concerns have equitable access to opportunities without reliance on other set-aside programs such as 8(a) or HUBZone. This approach supports the Air Force’s broader mandate to strengthen the small business industrial base while maintaining mission-critical service delivery. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting a dual emphasis on workforce capability development and the acquisition of mission-critical audiovisual and communication systems. Swank’s expertise lies in bridging technical requirements with acquisition strategy, ensuring that training solutions and electronic equipment procurements align with operational readiness goals across Air Force installations.