Shirley Rush

Shirley Rush serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, facility services, environmental remediation, and specialized equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission alignment. Her work directly supports the maintenance and modernization of military installations through strategic sourcing of commercial and institutional solutions, with a strong emphasis on timely delivery and regulatory adherence. Shirley routinely collaborates with a core group of contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, reflecting a pattern of sustained vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical capability. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements across multiple contract vehicles, indicating trust in the contractors’ ability to deliver complex, mission-essential goods and services under demanding operational timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shirley consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small and emerging vendors, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to enhance competition and resilience in the supply base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations), which reflects unique facility and service needs tied to chapel and morale, welfare, and recreation infrastructure, alongside significant activity in 541990 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). She brings specialized expertise in procuring non-standard facility services, electrotherapeutic equipment, and construction-related technical support, demonstrating nuanced understanding of the Air Force’s non-traditional facility requirements.