Ross Bousema

Ross Bousema serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5702 379 Econs unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment of expeditionary air base operations through mission-critical acquisitions. Responsible for managing contracts that ensure operational readiness, he oversees the acquisition of facility infrastructure services, equipment maintenance support, and integrated logistical enablers essential to airfield and installation functionality. His work directly enables the continuity of airpower projection by securing reliable technical and operational support systems at overseas and forward-deployed locations. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the procurement record, Bousema engages with a broad spectrum of vendors delivering technical services aligned with the agency’s infrastructure and IT modernization goals. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven capabilities in facility sustainment and custom software development, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and mission alignment rather than sole-source reliance. Bousema’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing market competition and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, though it does not preclude small business participation where firms meet technical requirements. His approach prioritizes mission effectiveness and value-driven acquisition over mandated set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications) and 517919 (Custom Computer Programming Services), each representing 50% of his acquisition activity. He routinely procures mission-critical IT systems, network infrastructure support, and bespoke software solutions tailored to air base operations, demonstrating deep expertise in telecommunications, embedded systems integration, and operational technology sustainment within austere environments.