David Rios

David Rios supports the procurement mission of the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, managing acquisitions critical to infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. He oversees the acquisition of mission-critical facility systems, including electrical, HVAC, and fire safety infrastructure, ensuring compliance with defense standards and resilience requirements. His portfolio centers on construction, maintenance, and integration services that sustain and upgrade base-level facilities, aligning with the agency’s strategic focus on secure, high-reliability environments for defense operations. Rios handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical expertise in building systems and regulatory adherence under FAR and DFARS frameworks. Rios maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in military facility upgrades, integrated electronic systems, and compliance-driven construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance accountability, technical validation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical outcomes under stringent security and operational constraints. Rios demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 64.3% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on socioeconomic programs, prioritizing small business eligibility and fostering opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with Department of Defense mandates to enhance small business inclusion in defense infrastructure procurement. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 238210 (electrical contractors), 238220 (plumbing, heating, and HVAC), and 333415 (commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in building systems integration. He regularly acquires services related to fire safety modernization, energy-efficient climate control, and industrial equipment maintenance, ensuring installations meet DoD resilience and sustainability benchmarks.