Damian Perez

Damian Perez serves as a Contract Specialist within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility under the Department of the Air Force, where he manages acquisition programs critical to sustaining national security space infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for facility maintenance, utilities modernization, and technical support services that ensure operational readiness of launch and test sites. He specializes in construction, engineering, and specialized logistics acquisitions aligned with DoD infrastructure resilience priorities, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical timelines. Perez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for transportation logistics, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supply chain solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in defense-constrained environments, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize reliability, security clearance compliance, and rapid response capabilities. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by significant 8(a) competed awards at 23.1%. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs, including Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission integrity. His approach balances competitive fairness with strategic support for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms aligned with DoD small business goals. Perez’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237130 for power and communication line construction, followed by 236220 for commercial and institutional building projects. He also procures specialized services under 541330 (engineering services) and 333517 (machine tool manufacturing), reflecting expertise in infrastructure modernization, utility system upgrades, and precision equipment support essential to space launch operations. His domain knowledge spans civil works, facility sustainment, and mission-critical technical systems supporting national security space missions.