Wesley D. Hilderbrand

Wesley D. Hilderbrand serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services, ensuring operational readiness through timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement actions. He routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on service-based acquisitions that support airfield operations, communications systems, and installation modernization efforts. Hilderbrand maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility services, technical support, and specialized logistics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaboration with firms that demonstrate reliability and technical proficiency in delivering mission-critical services. A defining feature of Hilderbrand’s procurement portfolio is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. He consistently prioritizes small business participation across all award actions, ensuring equitable access for small businesses to Department of the Air Force opportunities and reinforcing the agency’s mandate to promote economic opportunity and innovation within the defense supply base. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills), 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), 337215 (Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing), and 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of procurement activities that support both facility amenities and specialized operational environments. This diversity underscores his expertise in acquiring non-traditional defense goods that enhance quality of life and institutional functionality across Air Force installations.