Alejandra De Los Santos

Alejandra De Los Santos serves as a Contract Specialist within FA7037 AMIC Det 2 JBISA, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on modernizing air operations infrastructure. She plays a central role in executing complex acquisitions for secure communications systems, software-defined radio technologies, and integrated command and control platforms. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance cyber-enabled mission capabilities and advance training in emerging defense technologies. De Los Santos manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not available, De Los Santos maintains a balanced procurement approach that fosters relationships with both large defense primes and innovative small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse vendor ecosystem capable of delivering cutting-edge IT and telecommunications solutions. She engages vendors with proven expertise in secure network infrastructure, RF systems, and mission-critical software integration, prioritizing technical capability and cybersecurity compliance in vendor evaluations. De Los Santos demonstrates strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference for small business participation underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in the national defense industrial base, particularly those with niche capabilities in communications and IT services. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), reflecting deep specialization in mission-critical software development, secure data transmission, and satellite-enabled communication systems. She routinely procures custom-developed applications, embedded firmware, and integrated platforms that support air operations command and control, emphasizing interoperability, cybersecurity resilience, and rapid fielding of next-generation capabilities.