Rory L. Baumgarten

Rory L. Baumgarten serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized facility, medical, and maintenance services. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under FAR Part 19 and other socioeconomic authorities, Baumgarten ensures that acquisition strategies align with Air Force installation sustainability goals, prioritizing modernization of medical, communications, and airfield systems. Their portfolio includes high-stakes procurements requiring technical precision in specialized manufacturing and service delivery, often involving compliance with military standards and lifecycle support requirements. Baumgarten maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering integrated facility maintenance, technical support, and niche manufacturing solutions under time-sensitive operational constraints. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and compliance with defense logistics protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Baumgarten consistently structures procurements to maximize small business set-asides, with over 57% of awards designated under FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic resilience within the defense industrial base by prioritizing eligible small entities, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and WOSB programs, even when not explicitly mandated. The procurement focus centers on niche NAICS categories including 314999 (miscellaneous textile products), 336992 (military armored vehicle components), 112990 (animal production for specialized support services), and 334510 (electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus). This unique blend underscores expertise in procuring non-traditional defense goods and services that support installation sustainability, medical readiness, and logistical operations beyond conventional defense supply chains.