Andrea Perez Jimenez

Andrea Perez Jimenez serves as a contracting professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure and facility services to sustain airpower readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction and mechanical systems acquisitions, ensuring that base operations, aircraft maintenance facilities, and training infrastructure meet stringent DoD standards. Her work directly supports the operational continuity of aerospace assets by facilitating timely procurement of building systems, HVAC infrastructure, and institutional construction services essential to Air Force mission execution. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established commercial contractors and specialized firms capable of delivering complex facility upgrades, electrical systems integration, and climate-controlled infrastructure tailored to sensitive military environments. Her procurement strategy emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes across both large-scale construction and niche technical service contracts. Andrea exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her contracting actions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with Air Force socioeconomic goals. She actively leverages small business capabilities in construction and mechanical trades, fostering equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient vendor base of qualified small businesses capable of delivering mission-critical infrastructure services. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in procuring facility modernization, climate control systems, and institutional infrastructure upgrades. She specializes in acquisitions involving HVAC integration, electrical distribution, and building envelope systems critical to sustaining operational environments for aerospace missions.