2d Lt Nick Cervantes

2d Lt Nick Cervantes serves as a procurement specialist within the FA4855 27th Security Forces Squadron Logistics, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain operational readiness through critical infrastructure and facility services. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on construction, communications systems, and environmental remediation, ensuring air base facilities meet stringent military standards for resilience and functionality. His work directly supports the modernization of HVAC, wastewater treatment, and secure communications infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities to enhance base sustainability and mission capability. Cervantes maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing specialized engineering and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships rooted in reliability and mission alignment. He routinely engages contractors with expertise in commercial and institutional construction, broadcast equipment manufacturing, and remediation services, ensuring solutions are tailored to the unique demands of Air Force installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cervantes prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 88% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while leveraging the agility and innovation of small vendors. His contracting patterns demonstrate a clear preference for socioeconomic programs that enhance competition and diversify the supplier base. His primary NAICS focus areas include 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 334220 (Radio and Television Communications Equipment), and 562910 (Remediation Services), indicating deep technical expertise in facility modernization and secure communications systems. He consistently procures mission-critical goods and services that ensure operational continuity, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience across Air Force installations.