Steven J. McConnaughy

Steven J. McConnaughy serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness. His portfolio centers on procuring specialized electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and technical equipment essential to Air Force medical support and aerial demonstration programs. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, delivery timelines, and performance standards for high-stakes, mission-essential capabilities that directly support training and public engagement missions. McConnaughy maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., both of which provide specialized maintenance, repair, and support services for complex medical and industrial equipment. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and responsive service delivery, particularly for niche systems requiring expert calibration and field support. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in maintaining precision instrumentation under demanding operational conditions. He maintains a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside preference across his acquisition portfolio, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR 19.5. His awards consistently flow to small businesses, ensuring broad participation from disadvantaged, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned entities without reliance on large business prime contractors. His primary NAICS focus is on 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), where he procures specialized logistics and maintenance support for demonstration and medical equipment deployed across air bases, and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), where he secures expert servicing for electromedical and industrial systems. His technical domain expertise lies in sustaining mission-critical equipment requiring precision calibration, regulatory compliance, and rapid turnaround under austere conditions.