Zakk Young

Zakk C. Young serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. His work centers on securing maintenance, communications, and facility modernization services essential to mission-critical installations, ensuring the reliability of airborne and ground support systems. He routinely handles complex contracts under FAR Part 19 for small business set-asides, focusing on technical services requiring specialized expertise in logistics, communications, and facility systems. His acquisitions directly support the Air Force’s strategic imperative to maintain resilient, modernized bases capable of enduring operational demands. Young maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in facility construction, wireless communications infrastructure, and specialized equipment manufacturing. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established small business partners with niche technical competencies, fostering long-term collaboration on repeat requirements for base sustainment and rapid-response capabilities. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Young prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 77.3% of his awards directed to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage the agility and innovation of small firms while fulfilling statutory goals for small business participation. His approach aligns with Air Force initiatives to decentralize procurement and empower qualified local and minority-owned vendors in mission-critical support roles. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336112 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 624221 (Temporary Shelters), 334220 (Wireless Communications Equipment), 337211 (Wood Office Furniture), and 335311 (Power Transformers), indicating expertise in both hard infrastructure and mission-specific technical systems. He procures a blend of durable equipment, modular facilities, and communications hardware, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and logistical demands of air base operations.