Anita L. Guadiano

Anita A. Guadiano serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning facility maintenance, medical services, communications equipment, and airfield operations, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic modernization goals. Her work directly supports the operational integrity of Air Force infrastructure by securing reliable, technologically advanced services and equipment essential to personnel safety and mission continuity. Guadiano maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in specialized maintenance, communications support, and facility services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunities, Guadiano consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over 73% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages 8(a) competed set-asides and other small business programs to foster competition and expand the industrial base, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cultivate capable, diverse suppliers aligned with Air Force operational needs. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 334220 (wireless communications equipment), 423440 (commercial equipment wholesale), and 811310 (industrial machinery repair and maintenance), indicating deep expertise in procuring advanced communications hardware, specialized equipment distribution, and technical service support. She routinely manages acquisitions for airfield operations, medical facility systems, and facility infrastructure, demonstrating specialized knowledge in sustaining mission-critical Air Force environments through targeted, compliant contracting solutions.