Cody McLaughlin

Cody McLaughlin serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 facility, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focused on facility upgrades, secure communications systems, and operational readiness enhancements. McLaughlin specializes in complex acquisitions involving integrated electronic systems, fire safety modernization, and technical support services critical to Air Force installation resilience. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic readiness objectives across multiple domains. McLaughlin maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of 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 pattern of engagement with firms possessing proven expertise in facility construction, communications equipment integration, and specialized technical services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging long-term vendor relationships to ensure quality, timeliness, and mission alignment across diverse project scopes. A strong advocate for small business participation, McLaughlin prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to foster competition and capability development among small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. His contracting patterns consistently favor set-aside mechanisms that expand access to defense contracting opportunities for qualified small entities, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to inclusive economic growth. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (security systems services), 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 336413 (aircraft auxiliary equipment), 423450 (medical and hospital equipment wholesale), and 541513 (computer facilities management). These categories underscore his technical expertise in integrated defense systems, secure infrastructure, and mission-critical support services that enable operational continuity and cyber-resilient environments across Air Force installations.