Shane M. Swick

Shane M. Swick serves as an Acquisition Manager within the FA4690 28 Cons Pkc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain critical Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for industrial maintenance, facility support, and technical services essential to mission-critical installations. Swick routinely handles complex acquisitions for commercial and industrial machinery repair, environmental control systems, communications hardware, and related technical services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational urgency requirements. Swick maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and Astronics Test Systems Inc., reflecting a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in industrial maintenance and test equipment solutions. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on niche service providers capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-specific technical support under stringent military standards. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, indicating trust in vendor performance and technical alignment with installation sustainment needs. His procurement portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with equal weighting between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Swick does not prioritize specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone but consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business participation across eligible vendors. His primary NAICS focus areas include 811310 for industrial machinery repair, 541519 for computer-related services, 532490 for machinery leasing, and 324110 for petroleum refinery support—highlighting expertise in facility infrastructure sustainment, technical diagnostics, and equipment lifecycle management. Swick’s domain knowledge centers on maintaining Air Force installation resilience through specialized, non-automotive industrial services and integrated technical support systems.