Ricky T. Day

Ricky T. Day serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4419 agency of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure and aerospace support systems. His work directly supports operational readiness by securing essential maintenance, repair, and logistical services for aircraft systems and facility utilities. Day specializes in complex, mission-critical contracts involving environmental systems, mechanical infrastructure, and specialized facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards for reliability and safety. He routinely oversees solicitations under full and open competition and set-aside authorities to meet strategic readiness goals. Day maintains a consistent working relationship with COORDINATED DEFENSE SUPPLY SYSTEMS, INC., a trusted vendor partner for integrated facility support solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms capable of delivering turnkey HVAC, plumbing, and mission-critical utility upgrades under tight operational timelines. He favors contractors with proven experience in military-grade infrastructure, demonstrating a pattern of repeat engagement with vendors who meet stringent technical and compliance requirements. Day exhibits a strong, consistent commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business community, ensuring equitable access to defense-related infrastructure contracts. His contracting patterns prioritize socioeconomic programs aligned with national defense resilience goals, consistently awarding to small businesses capable of delivering specialized facility services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), where he secures advanced environmental control systems for hangars and maintenance facilities, and NAICS 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries), which supports recreational and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) infrastructure critical to personnel readiness. His technical expertise spans HVAC retrofits, energy-efficient utility systems, and facility modernization projects essential to sustaining Air Force operational tempo.