Damaris Raffaeli

Damaris Raffaeli serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA2543 460 Cons agency under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support systems essential to mission-ready Air Force installations. Her portfolio centers on facility construction, maintenance, and modernization, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction, HVAC systems, electrical installations, and related building equipment contracting. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring that acquisition strategies align with DoD standards for readiness, sustainability, and compliance, executing solicitations under FAR Part 36 and leveraging performance-based service contracts to achieve long-term facility resilience. Raffaeli cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those specializing in building systems integration, mechanical and electrical subcontracting, and facility maintenance services. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with small and mid-tier firms capable of delivering complex, code-compliant infrastructure solutions across multiple geographic locations. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contractor accountability to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical facilities. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Raffaeli prioritizes small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes opportunities for service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to enhance equitable access. Her set-aside patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand the vendor base and foster long-term capacity within underserved sectors of the defense industrial base. Her technical expertise is grounded in NAICS categories including 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), 561110 (Office Administrative Services), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), indicating a focus on integrated facility support services. She routinely procures specialized equipment maintenance, facility management systems, and technical support services critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with construction lifecycle management and performance-based acquisition frameworks.