SSgt Ross C. Duval

Ross C. Duval serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring mission-critical aerospace and space infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the acquisition of advanced communications systems, electronic testing instruments, and ground-based support equipment essential to national defense space operations. Duval specializes in complex technical procurements that support satellite telecommunications, radio frequency systems, and precision instrumentation, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and federal acquisition regulations. He works closely with engineering and program offices to translate operational needs into compliant, performance-based contract solicitations. Duval maintains contracting relationships with a diverse set of vendors, including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a broad scope of procurement activities that extend beyond traditional defense contractors. While his primary focus is on technical systems, his portfolio includes non-traditional services such as facility-related contracting, indicating a flexible and adaptive approach to meeting mission requirements across multiple domains. His working relationships suggest a preference for established entities with proven delivery capabilities, often leveraging existing government-wide agreements and indefinite-delivery contracts. His contracting patterns show near-equal distribution between no set-aside and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with a modest but consistent allocation to Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach underscores a commitment to both competitive open competition and targeted socioeconomic participation, without over-reliance on any single program. Duval demonstrates a deliberate effort to ensure small business access while maintaining acquisition efficiency. His primary NAICS focus includes Security Systems Services, Electrical and Plumbing Contractors, and Hotel/Motel Services, indicating a diversified portfolio that supports both mission-critical infrastructure and base operations. The inclusion of 511210 (Software Publishers) further suggests engagement with embedded software and data systems integral to space and communications platforms. Duval’s expertise lies in bridging technical defense requirements with practical procurement execution across both traditional and non-traditional sectors.