Ryan Shim

Ryan Shim serves as a key procurement lead within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical space launch and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts essential to operational readiness, focusing on facility systems, utilities resilience, and specialized site services. His acquisitions ensure the physical and environmental integrity of national security space operations, coordinating closely with engineering and facilities teams to align contracting with mission-critical timelines and technical specifications. Shim maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for specialized supply chain needs. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, mission-aligned vendors with proven capabilities in high-security, remote-site environments, often requiring rapid mobilization and adherence to stringent DoD standards. His contracting strategy prioritizes small business participation, with equal emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. No Set-Aside awards are used strategically for complex, non-competitive requirements where only a limited pool of qualified vendors exists, ensuring both compliance and operational continuity. Shim’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 562991 (septic and waste services), 238320 (painting and wall covering), and 325120 (industrial gas manufacturing), reflecting the facility’s need for environmental stewardship, infrastructure maintenance, and hazardous material handling. He also regularly procures adhesive manufacturing (325520) and security systems services (561621), underscoring expertise in technical domains critical to secure, high-reliability space operations.