MISSION
The 31st Contracting Squadron plays a pivotal role in enabling mission success for the 31st Fighter Wing, 26 geographically separated units, and tenant organizations across Southern Europe. By delivering agile and innovative business solutions, the squadron acquires and sustains critical warfighting capabilities, sourcing essential non-organic resources for NATO exercises, contingency operations, and humanitarian missions. Responsible for managing approximately 350 annual contracts valued at over $65 million, the squadron oversees the day-to-day operations of more than 825 contractor personnel, 350 government purchase card holders, and provides contingency contracting officer support to U.S. and NATO operations, ensuring operational readiness and strategic dominance.
HISTORY
Prior to 1991, the 31st Contracting Squadron was known as Detachment 6, 7000th Contracting Region, Italy, functionally aligned under the U.S. Air Forces Europe commander. In 1991, the unit changed from a detachment to the 401st Contracting Flight and became part of the 401st Logistics Group. In 1995, with the arrival of the 31st Fighter Wing, the unit became the 31st Contracting Squadron.
UNIT AWARDS
2024 – USAFE-AFAFRICA Outstanding Operational Contracting Unit (Large)
2021 – USAFE-AFAFRICA Innovation in Contracting (Team)
2020 – USAFE-AFAFRICA Outstanding Operational Contracting Unit (Small)
CONTACT INFORMATION
31st Contracting Squadron
Phone numbers
DSN: 314-632-7567
COMM: (39)0434-30-7567
U.S. Mailing Address:
31st Contracting Squadron
Unit 6102 Box 140
APO AE 09604-2140
International Mailing Address:
31st Contracting Squadron
Via Pordenone, Area "E" Edif. 600
Base Aerea di Aviano
33081 Aviano (PN), Italy