Quoc-Nam V Nguyen

Quoc-Nam V. Nguyen serves as a Contracting Officer within the 436 Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. His portfolio focuses on facility maintenance, construction, and specialized support services essential to aircraft support systems, hangar integrity, and security environments. He executes full and open competitions as well as set-aside procurements under FAR Part 19, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the squadron’s mission to preserve mission-critical installations through timely and efficient contract execution. Nguyen maintains a consistent working relationship with OSTROM PAINTING & SANDBLASTING, INC, a key vendor providing surface preparation and protective coating services for military facilities. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven performance in specialized industrial maintenance, while also fostering new vendor relationships through competitive solicitations. He prioritizes reliability, safety compliance, and technical proficiency in vendor selection, often leveraging past performance evaluations and quality assurance protocols to mitigate risk in high-stakes facility projects. His procurement strategy emphasizes broad small business participation, with 20% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 10% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under FAR 19.14. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as full and open competitions, he actively promotes socioeconomic program utilization to expand the vendor base and enhance resilience in the supply chain. Nguyen’s primary NAICS focus includes 711510 for specialized artistic and preservation services, 238160 for roofing and weatherproofing, 561730 for grounds maintenance, 236210 for industrial construction, and 334519 for precision environmental monitoring equipment. His expertise spans facility lifecycle support, from structural repairs to advanced instrumentation procurement, reflecting a technical understanding of aerospace infrastructure demands and regulatory compliance standards.