Raymond Bussey

Raymond Bussey serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for services and supplies essential to personnel readiness, communications infrastructure, and base sustainment. He routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, prioritizing rapid acquisition cycles to support dynamic operational demands while ensuring strict compliance with federal procurement regulations and Air Force-specific policy directives. Bussey maintains established working relationships with a core group of contractors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a consistent reliance on vendors capable of delivering secure IT solutions, communications equipment, and facility support services. His procurement patterns indicate a preference for proven performers with demonstrated experience in military-grade logistics and mission-enabling technologies, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and performance-based outcomes. His contracting portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on open competition, with 88.6% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on capability and urgency over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, consistently awarding 11.4% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, ensuring eligible small businesses contribute to mission-critical support functions. The majority of his acquisitions fall under NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting substantial demand for lodging and transient support services for military personnel and contractors. Secondary focus areas include computer equipment wholesaling (423430), office equipment supply (423420), and other computer-related services (541519), underscoring his technical expertise in procuring integrated facility and IT infrastructure solutions to sustain Air Force operational tempo.