Ted L. Washington

Ted L. Washington serves as a key procurement lead within the FA5270 18 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting critical infrastructure readiness across U.S. military installations in the Indo-Pacific region. He manages acquisitions essential to sustaining airfield operations, facility integrity, and mission-enabling services, with a focus on rapid repair, grounds maintenance, and security-integrated systems. His portfolio includes construction-related services and specialized equipment procurement aligned with operational tempo and force projection requirements. Washington ensures compliance with DoD acquisition regulations while prioritizing mission-critical delivery timelines and technical performance standards. His primary contractor relationships are with GILBANE JAPAN GK and KYUNAN CO., LTD., both experienced in delivering complex facility and infrastructure support services in theater. These partnerships reflect a preference for established international contractors with proven track records in austere environments and military-grade construction standards. Washington’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, rapid mobilization, and adherence to U.S. military specifications, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and compliance with federal procurement protocols. Washington’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on capability and readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency and technical demands of overseas contingency operations. His contracting patterns prioritize mission necessity and contractor capacity to meet stringent operational timelines, rather than socioeconomic targeting. His primary NAICS focus areas include electrical contracting (238210), ordnance manufacturing (332994), office furniture production (337214), blind and shade manufacturing (337920), and sporting goods production (339920). These reflect a broad yet targeted procurement scope supporting both facility sustainment and niche operational equipment needs, indicating expertise in integrating commercial-off-the-shelf solutions with military-specific requirements across diverse technical domains.