Ryan Finnigsmier

Ryan T. Finnigsmier serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on modernizing facility infrastructure, integrating advanced electronic and communication systems, and enhancing fire safety and security capabilities across defense installations. Finnigsmier manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, specializing in complex, high-stakes contracts requiring technical precision and compliance with defense standards. He routinely handles acquisitions for aeronautical instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and commercial building construction, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic modernization goals. Finnigsmier maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized engineering, systems integration, and construction expertise, with a focus on firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under tight security and compliance constraints. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted under open competition (75%), Finnigsmier demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 25% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity without compromising technical requirements, ensuring small businesses contribute meaningfully to national defense infrastructure. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical and navigation systems, NAICS 236220 for commercial and institutional construction, and NAICS 517919 for other telecommunications services. This reflects deep expertise in procuring integrated systems that support secure, resilient, and technologically advanced Air Force facilities.