MSgt Stephen C. Makowsky

Stephen C. Makowsky serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, facility services, and specialized equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with installation-wide readiness objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems; industrial machinery repair and maintenance; appliance servicing; and related technical support services, all essential to maintaining the functionality of military installations. Makowsky maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility systems integration, electrotherapeutic equipment maintenance, and environmental service delivery. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical specificity, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering partnerships that support sustained operational continuity across diverse Air Force bases. A strong advocate for small business participation, Makowsky consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities for small, locally rooted firms to contribute to national defense infrastructure while promoting competition and innovation within the supply base. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 811412 (Appliance Repair and Maintenance), with additional activity in 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). This technical specialization reflects deep expertise in facility systems modernization, electromechanical maintenance, and integrated control solutions critical to Air Force operational environments.