Sylas A. Younger

Sylas A. Younger serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting mission-critical infrastructure and technical projects. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction-related services and specialized engineering research, aligning with agency objectives to deliver safe, efficient, and technologically advanced facilities and systems. Younger routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation strategies. Younger works with a diverse array of contractors, including large prime firms and specialized subcontractors in the building trades and advanced manufacturing sectors. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven technical capabilities in electrical, HVAC, and aircraft systems integration. He maintains collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate strong past performance, robust quality control systems, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. His approach emphasizes accountability and contract performance oversight to ensure deliverables meet operational requirements. Younger’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of his awards issued under full and open competition. While he does not currently utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his contracting process remains transparent and competitive, prioritizing technical merit and value over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency needs that require specialized expertise not commonly found among small business concerns in his focus areas. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), 336411 (aircraft manufacturing), and 541712 (physical and engineering R&D). He regularly procures complex systems including building automation, flight-critical components, and applied research services for defense and aerospace applications. Younger brings deep domain knowledge in technical specifications, testing protocols, and compliance with industry standards such as NFPA, ASME, and DO-160, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous performance and safety benchmarks.