Tarrick Burney

SSgt Tarrick Burney serves as a contracting specialist within the FA4608 2 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility sustainment and mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions. Responsible for managing procurement actions that support airfield operations, security systems, and installation-wide maintenance, Burney ensures the operational readiness of Air Force installations through timely and compliant contract award and administration. His portfolio primarily centers on technical services and training solutions aligned with the agency’s mandate to sustain physical and cyber-infrastructure resilience across diverse mission environments. Burney maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including UNITED POOL MAINTENANCE LLC, WHITEDS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC, CALEB CRUCIAN, and ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized service providers delivering facility maintenance, environmental compliance, IT support, and language services tailored to Air Force operational needs. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, niche expertise, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering performance-driven relationships with firms capable of meeting stringent military standards. Burney’s procurement activity is fully aligned with Small Business Set-Aside preferences under FAR 19.5, with 100% of his acquisitions designated for total small business participation. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to expanding economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while enhancing innovation and responsiveness in delivery. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 611420 (Computer Training), indicating a specialized emphasis on technical workforce development, cybersecurity awareness, and system-specific instruction for Air Force personnel. Burney procures customized training programs, simulation-based learning modules, and certification-aligned instruction that directly support the readiness and technical proficiency of installation staff, reinforcing the Air Force’s investment in human capital as a core component of infrastructure resilience.