Raymond Arbouet-Banton

Raymond Arbouet-Banton serves as a primary contracting professional within the FA4801 49 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and installation support systems. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, he ensures the procurement of advanced communications, instrumentation, and maintenance equipment essential to Air Force operational readiness. His work directly supports the modernization of avionics, electronic warfare systems, and base infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s priority to sustain high-tempo aerospace operations through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. He maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CLASSIC PRODUCTS CORP, among others, reflecting a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services and industrial equipment. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes, often engaging firms with proven track records in delivering complex systems under tight operational timelines. Arbouet-Banton demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 90% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores a deliberate strategy to foster competition and innovation among small businesses, particularly those certified under small business programs, ensuring broad participation from diverse vendors in supporting national defense capabilities. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction), 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), and 423910 (Sporting and Recreational Goods Wholesalers), suggesting a unique blend of acquisitions that support both training infrastructure and non-traditional defense-related equipment. While these categories appear atypical for a military aviation unit, they reflect the agency’s broader mandate to procure specialized maintenance tools, facility support systems, and logistical supplies critical to sustaining base operations and readiness across diverse mission environments.