Ssgt Paul Szymanski

Ssgt Paul Szymanski serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3020 82nd Contracting Logistics unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in enabling operational readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical facility infrastructure, durable furnishings, and integrated technical systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation to contract award and administration—he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting the sustainment of air base functionality across installations. His portfolio primarily encompasses facility support services, maintenance contracts, and specialized equipment essential to maintaining mission-essential environments. Ssgt Szymanski maintains strong, recurring relationships with key vendors including Valiant Products Corporation and Logistics365 Inc., reflecting a pattern of sustained collaboration with suppliers capable of delivering standardized yet mission-critical facility solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, timely delivery, and technical alignment with Air Force operational standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. He demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores his dedication to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, ensuring that small businesses have equitable access to contracts supporting national security infrastructure. His procurement patterns reflect a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. While specific NAICS codes are not available, his acquisitions consistently target facility furnishings, maintenance services, and technical systems integral to air base operations, indicating deep expertise in procurement domains related to installation sustainment, non-tactical equipment, and facility modernization. His work ensures that Air Force installations remain operationally resilient through disciplined, compliant, and small business-centric contracting practices.