SSgt Billy Strain

SSgt Billy Strain serves as a procurement specialist within the 27th Security Forces Squadron Logistics (FA4855), supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the acquisition of mission-critical facility systems, secure communications equipment, and technical services essential to maintaining airfield resilience. His portfolio spans construction support, electrical infrastructure, and specialized IT services, ensuring compliance with DoD standards for security, reliability, and sustainability. Strain plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into enforceable contract vehicles that align with Air Force modernization goals. Strain maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key vendor providing integrated technical and logistics support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, particularly with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions across facility modernization and secure communications domains. He prioritizes responsive, technically proficient contractors with proven experience in DoD environments and a demonstrated ability to meet stringent security and compliance protocols. Strain’s contracting activity is fully aligned with small business set-aside requirements under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides. He actively promotes equitable access for small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, ensuring broad participation from service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and HUBZone firms. His consistent adherence to small business mandates reflects a deep institutional commitment to fostering competition and enhancing vendor diversity within the defense supply chain. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), supporting cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, alongside specialized electrical systems under NAICS 335311 and 335999, including transformers and custom electrical components. He also manages niche procurements in health services and funeral support, reflecting the unique, mission-essential needs of deployed and garrisoned personnel. Strain’s expertise lies in integrating technical, logistical, and human-centric services into cohesive, compliant acquisition strategies.