Randy B Powell

Randy B. Powell serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and support services essential to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. His portfolio centers on construction and facility-related contracts that enable secure, resilient air operations, including communications infrastructure, base defense systems, and aeronautical navigation support. Powell ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in operational readiness and force modernization. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC., all of whom provide specialized construction and engineering services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade facility development and rapid-response infrastructure support. Powell’s contracting approach emphasizes performance reliability, regulatory adherence, and timely delivery in high-priority operational environments. His set-aside preferences show a strong inclination toward full and open competition, with 88.6% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he maintains a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with HUBZone-certified firms accounting for 11.4% of his awards, reflecting a targeted effort to support economically disadvantaged communities while ensuring competitive rigor. Powell’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in construction-related NAICS categories, particularly 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction). He regularly oversees projects involving facility upgrades, utility integration, and base modernization, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with DoD construction standards, environmental compliance, and mission-critical infrastructure resilience. His expertise lies in delivering secure, durable facilities that support sustained air operations under demanding operational conditions.