William Waterworth

William Waterworth serves as a key procurement professional within the 11th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain ceremonial operations, morale programs, and base infrastructure support. He specializes in securing fabricated metal products and specialized equipment critical to Air Force bands, public affairs, and installation maintenance functions. His acquisitions directly support the squadron’s mandate to enhance quality-of-life and operational readiness through tailored procurement solutions that align with Air Force ceremonial and facility sustainment standards. Waterworth manages a portfolio of complex, low-volume, high-specification contracts requiring precise technical compliance and timely delivery to support dynamic operational schedules. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION, and LORTON STONE, LLC, all of which provide niche fabricated metal components, custom installations, and mission-specific equipment. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in precision metal fabrication, acoustical systems, and ceremonial hardware, often requiring custom engineering and adherence to military-grade specifications. Waterworth’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical fidelity, and responsive service delivery over high-volume transactions. Waterworth demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small businesses with the capability to deliver specialized fabricated metal products, ensuring equitable access to defense procurement opportunities for firms that meet stringent technical and compliance requirements. This approach reinforces the Air Force’s broader socioeconomic goals while maintaining operational readiness through capable, agile suppliers. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 332999—All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing—encompassing custom metalwork for band instruments, ceremonial stands, signage, and infrastructure fixtures. His technical expertise lies in sourcing precision-engineered, non-standard metal components that meet exacting military and aesthetic standards, requiring deep vendor collaboration and quality assurance protocols.