SrA Justin Loughrey

Justin K. Loughrey serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to mission readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction and systems integration contracts, with a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and structural construction for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Loughrey ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize Air Force installations through reliable, high-performance infrastructure solutions. He maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex site development and building systems integration projects. His procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor engagement, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering integrated facility services under tight operational timelines and stringent military standards. Loughrey’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in facility modernization, maintenance, and compliance with Department of Defense environmental and safety protocols. Loughrey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 76% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business participation, with additional support for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities. His contracting strategy aligns with Air Force goals to strengthen the small business industrial base while promoting workforce development and community economic resilience. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to building systems and industrial components, including plumbing and heating equipment wholesaling, showcase and locker manufacturing, and communications equipment production. Though not his core mission, these specialized procurements support ancillary infrastructure needs such as data center enclosures, facility fixtures, and integrated building controls, reflecting a nuanced understanding of how technical subsystems contribute to overall installation readiness.