Amanda Garcia

Amanda Garcia serves as a key procurement lead within FA7037 Amic Det 2 JBISA, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to modernize secure communications and command and control infrastructure. She manages acquisitions for advanced engineering and information technology services critical to sustaining air operations, with a focus on software-defined radio systems, cyber-enabled mission tools, and integrated tactical networks. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities that enhance operational readiness and technological resilience across Air Force domains. Garcia handles complex service-based contracts requiring deep technical expertise in communications architecture and system integration. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Garcia maintains a balanced procurement approach, engaging both large prime contractors with proven capabilities in defense communications and small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, rigorous technical evaluation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated experience in secure RF systems, embedded software development, and DoD-compliant cybersecurity frameworks, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in innovation and mission alignment. Garcia exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her portfolio awarded through 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cultivate small business participation. The remaining half are awarded under no set-aside conditions, enabling competition among qualified firms while maintaining flexibility for mission-critical requirements. This balanced approach ensures broad market engagement while advancing the Air Force’s goal of expanding the defense industrial base with capable small businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541410 (Interior Design Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), though these codes likely reflect administrative categorization for specialized technical services including systems engineering, network integration, and communications modernization. She procures mission-enabling services such as RF spectrum analysis, secure waveform development, and command and control system upgrades—domains requiring niche expertise in military communications architecture and emerging tech adoption.