Zebulun Howard

Zebulun Howard supports the procurement mission of FA3030 17 Cons Cc within the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to sustaining and modernizing installation infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of facility support contracts, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized mechanical systems. He oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of service-based contracts that ensure operational readiness through reliable building systems and preventive maintenance. His work directly enables mission continuity by securing timely, compliant, and technically sound services that align with Air Force facility standards and resilience requirements. Howard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC. These vendors are regularly engaged for complex facility upgrades, retrofitting, and emergency repair services requiring specialized trade expertise. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and proven track records in military installation environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and quality assurance. Howard’s procurement activity reflects a strict preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical capability and vendor performance over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing mission-critical outcomes and timely delivery over targeted small business set-asides. While small businesses may participate as subcontractors, the primary award mechanism remains unrestricted to ensure access to the broadest pool of qualified contractors with the requisite certifications and capacity. The agency’s procurement activity is entirely concentrated under NAICS 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, indicating a specialized focus on custom-fabricated metal components and systems integral to facility infrastructure—such as ductwork, structural supports, and specialized enclosures. This technical domain requires deep expertise in fabrication standards, material specifications, and integration with building systems, reflecting Howard’s operational alignment with advanced mechanical and architectural support requirements.