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 procurement actions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning construction, facility services, environmental remediation, and specialized electrotherapeutic equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contract outcomes with installation-wide readiness goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain and modernize military facilities through timely, compliant, and cost-effective contracting solutions. Shirley maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, who regularly deliver technical services and specialized equipment for facility operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in infrastructure support, environmental compliance, and electro-mechanical systems, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. She engages these contractors across multiple contract types, including IDIQs, firm-fixed-price, and performance-based service agreements. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to broad market access while ensuring small business participation remains a strategic component of her portfolio, particularly among service-disabled veteran-owned and woman-owned small businesses that meet technical requirements. Shirley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), reflecting deep expertise in utility infrastructure, building maintenance, and facility operations contracting. She routinely acquires services related to HVAC maintenance, electrical system upgrades, groundskeeping, and specialized building systems, demonstrating technical fluency in the operational demands of military installations.