Rachel I DeRyke

A1C Rachel I. DeRyke serves as a contracting specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical airfield and facility infrastructure to ensure operational readiness. In this role, she manages the acquisition of construction, maintenance, and logistical support services essential to maintaining base-wide functionality and mission-critical aviation operations. Her procurement portfolio primarily encompasses capital improvement projects, equipment procurement, and support activities tied to air transportation infrastructure, requiring precise adherence to FAR and DFARS compliance standards. She plays a vital role in translating mission needs into actionable contracts that enhance installation resilience and long-term sustainment. DeRyke maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, firms recognized for their expertise in military-grade construction, geospatial analysis, and infrastructure support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical specificity, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in austere environments and rapid-response scenarios. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with prior DoD experience and a track record of reliability in high-stakes operational settings. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 57.1% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and locally-based firms capable of delivering specialized construction and logistical services. While no set-asides are used for the remaining 42.9%, her portfolio consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting goals aligned with Air Force mandates. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 423850 and 423810, reflecting demand for merchant wholesale distribution of construction, mining, and service establishment equipment. She also procures specialized items under NAICS 488190 for air transportation support and 334517 for irradiation apparatuses, indicating technical expertise in niche industrial and safety-critical systems essential to Air Force installation operations.