Cody Rodriguez

Cody J. Rodriguez serves as a Contract Apprentice within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace systems and base infrastructure. In this developmental role, he assists in the full lifecycle management of contracts for avionics, maintenance services, and specialized equipment essential to airpower readiness. His responsibilities include drafting solicitation documents, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Rodriguez is embedded in the squadron’s mission to sustain operational continuity through timely, compliant, and efficient procurement of technical and logistical support services for aircraft systems and training environments. Rodriguez collaborates closely with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span electrical systems, facility modernization, performance-based maintenance, and specialized technology integration. His working relationships reflect a focus on vendors with proven expertise in aerospace support environments, often engaging firms that deliver turnkey solutions for mission-critical infrastructure and equipment maintenance. Rodriguez demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 60% of his assigned procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively supports socioeconomic contracting goals by prioritizing small disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and other certified small entities, aligning with Air Force initiatives to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience in the supply chain. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 611699 for specialized technical instruction, 334220 for radio and communications equipment manufacturing, and 238990 for specialty trade contracting. These reflect a technical domain expertise in avionics integration, wireless communication systems, and facility-based support services critical to airbase operations and training readiness.