Skylar T. Baird

Skylar T. Baird serves as a Contract Specialist within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical space launch and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. In this role, Baird manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility maintenance, utilities, and technical support services essential to national security space operations. Their work ensures operational readiness through timely acquisition of infrastructure-related goods and services, with a focus on compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements, competitive bidding, and risk mitigation in mission-critical environments. Baird maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in facility services, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site infrastructure, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance, TECH O. R., LLC for specialized technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supplies. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capability in high-security, mission-essential environments, often requiring rapid response, regulatory adherence, and on-site operational integration. While the majority of acquisitions (72.7%) are conducted without set-asides, Baird demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-fifth of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and a notable emphasis on Women-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach supports both mission efficiency and socioeconomic goals, aligning with Department of Defense directives to foster a diverse supplier base. Baird’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), reflecting a focus on facility systems maintenance and environmental services. Additional expertise spans air and gas compressor systems (333912), water supply infrastructure (221310), and vehicle leasing (532120), underscoring deep technical knowledge in sustaining complex, mission-critical infrastructure across multiple engineering disciplines.