Amber Gasparetto

2Lt Amber Gasparetto serves as a contracting officer within the FA4417 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications and defense systems that sustain airpower readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced radio and wireless communication equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies essential to special operations missions. She executes full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with operational tempo and cybersecurity requirements. 2Lt Gasparetto maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These vendors provide niche capabilities in signal processing, secure communications hardware, and defense infrastructure support. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and rapid responsiveness, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in military-grade electronics and field-deployable systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 46.1% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to leverage the innovation and agility of small firms. While no single socioeconomic category dominates, her portfolio consistently includes qualified small businesses capable of meeting stringent DoD technical standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 332710 (Machine Shops), reflecting her specialization in precision electronic components, secure voice/data transmission systems, and custom-fabricated defense hardware. She operates at the intersection of tactical communications and embedded systems, ensuring procurements meet the unique demands of expeditionary air operations.