Zachery W. Ray

Zachery W. Ray serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for industrial maintenance, physical security systems, and specialized facility equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. His portfolio emphasizes the reliability of aviation support systems, defensive infrastructure, and mission-enabling facilities, requiring deep technical understanding of building systems, security technology, and industrial maintenance protocols. Ray maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in facility maintenance, acoustic solutions, telecommunications, and metal fabrication. His contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and regulatory adherence. His procurement patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to small business participation, with 36.8% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 10.5% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While over half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides underscores a strong institutional focus on expanding opportunities for qualified small and veteran-owned firms. Ray’s primary NAICS focus areas include 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings) and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), reflecting his specialization in facility upkeep and equipment servicing. He also routinely procures solutions under 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), demonstrating expertise in integrating security, communication, and environmental control systems into operational Air Force installations.