Tyler Okerlund

Tyler Okerlund serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Department of the Air Force’s FA4659 319 Cons Pk agency, where he plays a critical role in executing procurement actions that sustain and modernize mission-critical infrastructure. Responsible for managing acquisitions across construction support, utility systems, and facility modernization programs, Tyler ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with operational readiness goals. His portfolio includes a diverse range of goods and services essential to maintaining airfield, barracks, and administrative infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications and lifecycle performance. Tyler maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and MACK GLOBAL LLC, both of which provide specialized manufacturing and integrated support solutions. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-compliant production and rapid response logistics, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, quality control, and adherence to military standards. He actively engages these contractors through competitive solicitation processes, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms and blanket purchase agreements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Tyler consistently structures procurements with a 66.7% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, prioritizing socioeconomic programs that expand vendor diversity. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to empower small manufacturers and service providers, ensuring broad access to Air Force infrastructure contracts while meeting mission-critical performance requirements. His primary NAICS focus areas include 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), 336999 (Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), 423720 (Plumbing and Heating Equipment Wholesalers), and 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). This reflects his expertise in procuring specialized hardware, hydronic systems, and communication infrastructure components critical to facility operations, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense-grade equipment standards and supply chain resilience.