Catalina I. Cazarez

Catalina I. Cazarez serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility support services, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven operational readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s priority to maintain resilient, safe, and functional installations for Air Force personnel, overseeing solicitations, contract awards, and performance monitoring for a diverse portfolio of construction and facility-related acquisitions. Cazarez maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, vertically integrated firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade facility upgrades and maintenance services under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in compliance and accountability. Her procurement activity reflects a 100% no set-aside profile, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through designated programs, her contracting decisions are driven by technical capability, past performance, and mission alignment, ensuring optimal value and readiness outcomes. Cazarez’s primary NAICS focus areas—337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing), 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 238330 (Flooring Contractors)—reveal a unique blend of facility support and specialized equipment procurement. She oversees acquisitions for institutional furnishings, athletic facility upgrades, communication hardware, and commercial-grade flooring systems, demonstrating expertise in integrating functional, durable, and mission-specific infrastructure solutions across diverse installation environments.