Scott A. Gaston

Scott A. Gaston serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. He plays a pivotal role in executing construction, maintenance, and facility sustainment contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize military bases. His procurement portfolio centers on commercial and institutional building services, including HVAC, roofing, plumbing, and waste management systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. Gaston maintains a consistent working relationship with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a key vendor delivering specialized ground support and facility maintenance services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance, fostering stable supplier engagement across multiple contract vehicles. He actively collaborates with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in facility systems and environmental compliance, prioritizing responsiveness and mission alignment in award decisions. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Gaston consistently applies full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with equal emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for veteran-owned and small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to promote equitable access and workforce development within the defense industrial base. His primary NAICS focus areas—562998 for miscellaneous waste management services and 113310 for logging—reveal a unique specialization in environmental and land management support tied to base infrastructure sustainment. He procures services related to vegetation control, debris removal, and hazardous material handling, demonstrating technical expertise in integrating environmental compliance with military construction and facility operations. His work ensures that base resilience initiatives meet both operational and ecological standards.