SSgt Daniel Mann

SrA Daniel Mann supports the procurement mission of the FA4418 628th Contracting Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, serving as a key liaison for mission-enabling acquisitions at Joint Base Charleston. Though his official title is not listed, his role centers on managing small-dollar and urgent requirement contracts that sustain critical base infrastructure, including facility maintenance, environmental systems, and operational support services. He handles a high volume of simplified acquisitions under the micro-purchase threshold and small business set-asides, ensuring rapid response to readiness needs while adhering to FAR compliance and Air Force contracting protocols. Mann maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site and facility upgrades, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for hazardous exhaust system maintenance, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation support, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche, service-oriented contractors capable of delivering rapid, compliant solutions under time-sensitive operational demands. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and on-site responsiveness. Mann’s procurement portfolio is entirely structured under Total Small Business Set-Aside authority per FAR 19.5, demonstrating a firm commitment to maximizing small business participation across all acquisitions. He consistently awards contracts to small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories, indicating a strategic focus on broad-based economic opportunity rather than targeted 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences. This pattern reinforces the unit’s alignment with Air Force-wide goals to empower small business resilience in mission-critical support roles. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333241 — Food Product Machinery Manufacturing — a classification that, while seemingly incongruous, reflects the procurement of specialized kitchen ventilation, commercial food service equipment, and associated maintenance systems essential to base dining facilities and garrison support operations. This niche specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-critical, non-traditional infrastructure components that directly impact personnel readiness and quality of life.