Toby Carnes

Toby Carnes serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for services supporting communications infrastructure, personnel training, and base sustainment. Carnes specializes in complex service-based procurements aligned with Air Force strategic priorities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. He routinely handles task and delivery order contracts under GWACs and IDIQ vehicles, prioritizing agility and responsiveness to dynamic operational needs. Carnes maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., each providing specialized support in IT systems, cybersecurity services, and mission communications. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions under austere conditions. He actively collaborates with contractors to ensure alignment with Air Force cybersecurity standards and interoperability requirements across classified and unclassified networks. Carnes demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses while ensuring access to innovative, agile service providers. His portfolio consistently awards contracts to small businesses across diverse socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the Air Force’s broader goals of inclusive economic growth and workforce resilience. While specific NAICS codes are not available, his acquisitions center on professional services related to information technology, communications systems, facility support, and military training programs. His technical expertise lies in securing and sustaining mission-enabling infrastructure, with a focus on secure communications, IT modernization, and logistics support services critical to Air Force readiness.