Tye S. McElreath

Tye S. McElreath serves as a Contracting Administrator within the FA4625 509 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His portfolio encompasses facility construction, environmental remediation, logistics support, and specialized technical services essential to maintaining operational infrastructure. McElreath oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic readiness goals. He routinely handles service-based contracts requiring precise technical oversight and performance-based management structures. McElreath maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balance between established small business vendors delivering facility and transportation services and technology-focused firms providing mission-enabling IT and systems support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance accountability, contractor reliability, and timely delivery of mission-critical services across diverse operational environments. A defining feature of McElreath’s contracting strategy is his balanced allocation between Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and open, no-set-aside competitions—each accounting for 50% of his awards. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals while preserving competitive integrity and access to specialized capabilities. He actively leverages SDVOSB designation to foster veteran-owned enterprise growth without compromising mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) and 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering Contractors), reflecting an unusual but mission-aligned emphasis on specialized aesthetic, cultural, and surface protection services for Air Force facilities. These categories support base modernization, morale initiatives, and environmental compliance, showcasing McElreath’s nuanced understanding of non-traditional but essential contracting domains within military infrastructure sustainment.