Amanda Garcia

Amanda Garcia serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of construction-related contracts, with a primary focus on highway, street, and bridge construction under NAICS 237310. Her work directly supports the modernization of airfield access systems, drainage infrastructure, and other essential civil works that ensure base resilience and force projection capability. Garcia ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic Air Force infrastructure priorities. Garcia maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing specialized construction and engineering services for military infrastructure projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, with a preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in military-grade construction standards and rapid deployment capabilities. She engages with contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, fostering accountability through rigorous contract administration and quality assurance protocols. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted, Garcia actively supports small business participation, with approximately one-third of her contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. She demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small business contractors without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes capability and capacity over socioeconomic designation. Her technical expertise centers on civil construction for defense installations, with a deep specialization in NAICS 237310. She procures complex infrastructure systems including pavement rehabilitation, stormwater management, roadway realignment, and related earthwork and grading services. Garcia’s domain knowledge ensures that all acquisitions meet stringent Department of Defense engineering specifications and environmental compliance requirements for military installations.