Andres C Salabarria

Andres C. Salabarria serves as a key procurement professional within the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to maintain resilient, secure, and deployable communications infrastructure for air operations. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on advanced radio and broadcast systems, aircraft subsystems, and mission-critical security services, ensuring operational readiness through timely procurement of technologically sophisticated equipment and specialized support. His work directly enables the squadron’s strategic modernization goals by aligning contracting actions with Air Force communication standards and cybersecurity requirements. Salabarria maintains strong, recurring partnerships with a select group of contractors including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, and Western Metal Supply Company, Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications hardware, aerospace components, and mission-support services. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on vendors capable of delivering ruggedized, field-deployable systems compliant with military specifications, often requiring specialized certifications and supply chain traceability. These relationships are characterized by sustained engagement, repeat award activity, and technical collaboration to meet evolving operational needs. A pronounced commitment to small business participation is evident in his procurement strategy, with 77.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse supplier base, prioritizing small businesses that bring innovation and agility to niche defense markets. His contracting approach consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to enhance competition and ensure broad industry participation while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His technical focus centers on NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, followed by 333517 for machine tool systems and 561621 for security services. He routinely procures secure transceivers, embedded avionics, RF shielding components, and testing services for communications integrity, demonstrating deep expertise in tactical communications systems and defense electronics procurement.