Ricky T. Day

Ricky T. Day serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4419 agency under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure and aerospace maintenance systems. His work directly supports operational readiness by securing reliable maintenance, repair, and logistical services for aircraft systems and facility utilities. He typically handles complex service and supply contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and lifecycle support for mission-critical assets. Day maintains a consistent working relationship with Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc., a trusted vendor providing specialized maintenance and supply chain support for defense aviation systems. His procurement approach favors established contractors with proven technical capability in aerospace maintenance and environmental systems, while actively fostering long-term partnerships with firms experienced in military-grade compliance and rapid response logistics. His contracting portfolio reflects a robust commitment to small business participation, with over half of his awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and significant allocations to SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while ensuring access to agile, niche-capable vendors essential for responsive base operations. Day’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310, where he acquires commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services critical to aircraft and facility sustainment. He also regularly procures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment (NAICS 423730), hydronic system components (NAICS 423720), and testing laboratory services (NAICS 541380), demonstrating deep expertise in facility infrastructure resilience and environmental systems integration. His technical domain centers on maintaining mission-critical utility systems and mechanical support infrastructure under austere operational conditions.