SrA Dylan Willoughby

SrA Dylan Willoughby serves as a procurement specialist within the FA5422 406th Air Expeditionary Wing Construction unit under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the rapid deployment and sustainment of expeditionary infrastructure in austere environments. Responsible for managing acquisition cycles for mission-critical facilities and equipment, Willoughby oversees contracts for pre-engineered buildings, power generation systems, and logistical support assets essential to force protection and operational readiness. Their work directly enables the unit’s core mission of establishing command, control, and living facilities for forward-deployed air operations, requiring agile contracting approaches aligned with contingency and emergency response timelines. Willoughby maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Golden Relief Resources Ltd. and Hybrid Power International LLC, both of which specialize in expeditionary construction solutions and hybrid energy systems. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in modular, rapidly deployable infrastructure and off-grid power technologies. The contracting patterns indicate a focus on vendors capable of delivering turnkey solutions under time-sensitive conditions, often requiring compliance with military engineering standards and field-tested durability in hostile environments. A balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting is evident, with equal emphasis on total small business set-asides and open competitions. Willoughby’s portfolio reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified small firms while maintaining operational flexibility. This dual strategy supports both mission effectiveness and broader Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. The procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 335312 for motor and generator manufacturing, 333310 for commercial machinery, and 811310 for industrial equipment repair—highlighting expertise in power systems, field-maintainable hardware, and ruggedized infrastructure components. Software publishing (513210) and rolled steel manufacturing (331221) further indicate integration of digital control systems and structural fabrication into expeditionary environments, demonstrating technical fluency across mechanical, electrical, and logistical domains.