Amanda J. Mercado

Amanda J. Mercado serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4484 87 Cons Pk organization, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Her work centers on facility maintenance, technical services, and mission-critical support contracts that ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and readiness standards. She handles a diverse portfolio of service-based procurements, primarily focused on industrial maintenance, building systems repair, and installation-level infrastructure support, aligning closely with the Air Force’s mission to maintain high-readiness environments for aircraft and personnel. Mercado maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex maintenance and construction services under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal construction and maintenance standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on recurring and emergency-response tasks. Her procurement strategy reflects an even split between small business set-asides and open competitions, with 50% of awards designated under FAR 19.5 Total Small Business Set-Asides. This balanced approach demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission needs. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to promote competitive bidding and broad vendor participation without compromising operational requirements. Mercado’s primary NAICS focus is on 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), indicating deep expertise in procuring HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and facility systems maintenance services. The unusual inclusion of 813110 (Religious Organizations) suggests potential administrative or facility-use exceptions, possibly tied to chapel maintenance or religious support infrastructure. Her technical domain centers on sustaining air base utilities, building systems, and industrial equipment critical to mission continuity.