Sahin T. Sonmez

Sahin T. Sonmez serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. His portfolio encompasses a wide array of acquisitions supporting communications infrastructure, personnel training, facility sustainment, and secure IT systems. Sonmez is responsible for full lifecycle contract management—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Air Force-specific directives while aligning procurements with strategic readiness objectives. He maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including SupplyCore LLC for logistics and maintenance services, CyberProTex, LLC for cybersecurity solutions, and Liberty Communications, Inc. for communications infrastructure. His partnerships extend to specialized providers such as Music Ministry International Inc. for morale, welfare, and recreation support and AADS Office Solutions Int’l LLC for facility-related administrative services. Sonmez fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships grounded in accountability and mission alignment. His contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly 50% of awards issued under open competition and nearly 40% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. HUBZone set-asides account for 11.1% of his awards, demonstrating targeted support for economically disadvantaged communities. Sonmez consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting substantial investment in infrastructure resilience, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541990 for professional technical services. He regularly procures electrical, roofing, and commercial construction services, underscoring his expertise in facility modernization and sustainment across Air Force installations.