SrA Curtis Lipsey

SrA Curtis Lipsey supports the procurement mission of the 27th Sustainment Squadron (FA4855) under the Department of the Air Force, facilitating critical infrastructure and facility services essential to air base operational readiness. Though formally unclassified in title, Lipsey plays a pivotal role in managing acquisitions for construction, mechanical systems, and communications support infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards and federal contracting regulations. Their responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for building systems that sustain mission-critical environments, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and institutional construction services essential to base resilience. Lipsey maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized technical services across facility modernization and maintenance domains. Their contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize reliability, compliance, and rapid response to urgent operational needs. Vendor engagement emphasizes performance-based outcomes and adherence to technical specifications for secure, mission-critical environments. Lipsey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 59% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Additional awards are allocated to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 8(a) participants, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden small business participation while maintaining mission integrity. This pattern underscores a balanced approach to competition and capability, ensuring diverse vendors contribute to sustaining Air Force infrastructure. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting) and 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting), with significant activity in commercial building construction and HVAC equipment manufacturing. Lipsey’s expertise lies in procuring integrated building systems that support energy efficiency, environmental compliance, and mission continuity—particularly in wastewater, climate control, and power distribution infrastructure critical to deployed and garrisoned air operations.