Wayne A Manke

Wayne A. Manke serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize Air Force infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for technical services and facility systems, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. He routinely handles complex procurements for engineering, systems design, and facility maintenance services that directly support operational readiness at Air Force installations, with a focus on secure computing environments, HVAC systems, and communications infrastructure. Manke maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade technical services, facility modernization, and mission-support logistics. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on broad market competition for mission-critical capabilities. The remaining 16.7% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Manke’s portfolio is concentrated in four key NAICS categories: 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), 541611 (Management Consulting), and 532112 (Passenger Car Leasing), reflecting a diverse but mission-aligned procurement strategy. He procures integrated technical services for cyber-enabled infrastructure, facility systems modernization, and operational support, requiring deep domain expertise in defense facility sustainment and secure IT environments.