Darian C Soares

Darian C. Soares serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Space Systems Command’s mission to sustain critical infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsible for the full lifecycle management of procurement actions, Soares executes contracts for facility maintenance, utilities modernization, security systems, and technical support services essential to national security space operations. Their work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic infrastructure resilience goals, prioritizing timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through competitive and compliant contracting processes. Soares maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site preparation and infrastructure upgrades, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for specialized technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics and transportation, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supply chain solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-adjacent environments, emphasizing reliability, regulatory adherence, and rapid response capabilities in high-security operational settings. A strong advocate for small business participation, Soares consistently structures procurements with a 75% total small business set-aside rate under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. Their contracting patterns demonstrate a sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly all eligible acquisitions reserved for small businesses, fostering a diverse and resilient contractor base aligned with Department of Defense objectives. Soares’ procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 238910 (site preparation), and specialized manufacturing sectors including 333912 (air and gas compressor manufacturing) and 339114 (dental equipment). These reflect the facility’s need for precision maintenance of mechanical systems, environmental infrastructure, and mission-specific equipment, underscoring technical expertise in sustaining complex, high-reliability operational environments.