Ryan G. Horne

Ryan G. Horne serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts supporting communications infrastructure, personnel training systems, and base sustainment services. He routinely handles complex acquisitions in IT modernization, aerospace component supply, and facility support, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. His work directly enables the continuity of secure communications, logistics readiness, and professional military education programs. Horne maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., who provide specialized services in cybersecurity, communications equipment, and logistics support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade IT systems, aerospace parts, and facility maintenance solutions. He collaborates closely with these partners to ensure rapid delivery of mission-enabling capabilities while maintaining strict adherence to performance standards and security protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Horne consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 94.3% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively fosters partnerships with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and other small disadvantaged concerns, embedding socioeconomic goals into the solicitation design and evaluation criteria to maximize competitive opportunities for eligible firms. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to custom computer programming services, aircraft parts manufacturing, and commercial equipment leasing, reflecting deep expertise in defense IT systems, avionics support, and mission-critical infrastructure. He regularly sources specialized engineering services, secure software development, and leased technical equipment essential to maintaining Air Force operational tempo and cyber resilience.