William J. Cohen

William J. Cohen serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of construction, maintenance, and mission-enabling service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting operational readiness. Cohen specializes in procuring facility-related services, including utility system upgrades, environmental compliance support, and airfield infrastructure enhancements, aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities for resilience and long-term readiness. Cohen maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and infrastructure projects, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility maintenance, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security and defense-related equipment. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging vendors with proven expertise in niche, mission-support services, often requiring specialized certifications or on-site operational knowledge. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, and performance-based outcomes. Cohen demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 (33.3%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Asides (22.2%). While nearly half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of SDVOSB and total small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to foster veteran-owned and small business participation in defense infrastructure support. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541330 (Engineering Services), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), 333923 (Overhead Crane Manufacturing), 532111 (Passenger Car Rental), and 423850 (Service Establishment Equipment Wholesalers), reflecting a diverse but targeted portfolio that spans technical engineering, facility maintenance, logistics support, and specialized equipment procurement essential to base operations.