SSgt Tyler Rowell

Tyler W. Rowell serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure support contracts. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize Air Force installations through the acquisition of building systems integration services, structural construction, and facility maintenance. His portfolio primarily encompasses design-build, performance-based, and firm-fixed-price contracts for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and flooring systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical operational readiness standards. Rowell maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor delivering comprehensive site development and facility construction services. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced general contractors capable of integrating complex building systems, often coordinating with specialty subcontractors to meet technical specifications for military-grade infrastructure. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability, quality assurance, and adherence to military construction standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Rowell prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 73% of his acquisitions. He actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden contractor diversity while maintaining high performance standards. His contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to equitable opportunity across multiple small business categories. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), 238210 (electrical contractors), and 238330 (flooring contractors), with additional activity in prefabricated metal building manufacturing. Rowell’s expertise lies in procuring integrated facility systems that support institutional, industrial, and commercial-grade Air Force facilities, ensuring compliance with energy efficiency, durability, and safety requirements for mission-critical environments.