Tate Gutsa

Tate Gutsa serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Focused on ensuring operational readiness across Air Force installations, Gutsa oversees the acquisition of advanced electronic systems, communication networks, and facility upgrades aligned with national defense priorities. Their portfolio centers on technical procurement actions involving computer manufacturing and building systems integration, with a strong emphasis on enhancing fire safety, environmental resilience, and cybersecurity compliance in federal facilities. Gutsa maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense-grade electronics, HVAC and plumbing systems, and facility modernization. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term service reliability, with a pattern of repeat engagements with vendors demonstrating high deliverable fidelity and regulatory adherence. While the majority of procurements are conducted as open competitions, Gutsa maintains a significant commitment to small business participation, with 40% of acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition among qualified small firms and expand the defense industrial base, without reliance on specialized socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a) or HUBZone. The primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), indicating deep specialization in procuring embedded computing hardware, secure communication devices, and integrated building systems. Gutsa’s expertise spans the full lifecycle of facility infrastructure modernization, from design-phase technical specifications to post-award performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards for resilience and interoperability.