Ryan Dearth

Ryan Dearth serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and facility support services essential to airfield and base operational readiness. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation to ensure timely delivery of construction, maintenance, and logistical support. He specializes in capital improvement projects that sustain mission-critical aviation infrastructure, with a focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting methodologies. Dearth maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, both of which provide specialized construction, geospatial analysis, and facility support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical compliance, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned solutions under tight operational timelines. He engages primarily with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in military-grade infrastructure standards and rapid-response capabilities. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 72.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while 27.3% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements, prioritizing capability over socioeconomic classification alone. He actively promotes equitable access for qualified small businesses while ensuring compliance with socioeconomic reporting obligations. Dearth’s primary NAICS focus areas include Landscaping Services (561730) and Electrical Contractors (238210), reflecting his portfolio’s emphasis on installation maintenance and utility systems. He also procures specialized services in wireless communications equipment manufacturing (334220), drycleaning and laundry operations (812320), and information services (511210), indicating a broad yet mission-driven scope that supports both operational and quality-of-life functions across Air Force installations. His expertise lies in integrating technical, environmental, and logistical requirements into compliant, efficient acquisition strategies.