Amanda Perea

Amanda Perea supports the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) in executing critical acquisition activities essential to the sustainment and modernization of the nation’s nuclear deterrent systems. Though her formal title is not publicly listed, her procurement role centers on managing contracts for specialized maintenance, training, and infrastructure services that underpin the operational readiness of nuclear weapons platforms, including gravity bombs, tail kits, and telemetry systems. She operates within the Department of the Air Force’s stringent compliance framework, ensuring acquisitions align with national security requirements and defense acquisition regulations. Her work directly enables the lifecycle management of legacy systems like the B61-13 and supports the integration of modernized components into the nuclear enterprise. Perea engages with a diverse set of vendors, including firms specializing in industrial machinery repair, technical training, and facility construction, though no primary contractor relationships are publicly identified. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for non-traditional defense suppliers with niche technical capabilities, particularly those capable of supporting sensitive nuclear infrastructure under strict security protocols. She fosters partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven experience in high-reliability environments and adherence to nuclear surety standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate effort to expand access for small firms in the nuclear enterprise. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion within a traditionally concentrated industrial base. Her primary NAICS focus includes automotive and industrial machinery repair, professional training, and commercial construction—reflecting her need for specialized maintenance of nuclear handling equipment, workforce development for nuclear-certified personnel, and facility upgrades to support secure storage and testing environments. These categories reveal a procurement profile grounded in sustaining critical, low-volume, high-reliability systems rather than large-scale weapon system procurement.