Della Fales

Della Fales serves as a key procurement professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Responsible for managing complex acquisition cycles, she specializes in procuring mission-critical aerospace components, avionics systems, and facility maintenance services essential to airpower readiness. Her work ensures operational continuity by securing specialized equipment, technical engineering support, and infrastructure enhancements that directly enable aircraft maintenance, training, and base functionality. She operates within a high-tempo contracting environment where precision, compliance, and timeliness are paramount to sustaining Air Force readiness missions. Fales maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of trusted 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 manufacturing, engineering services, facility operations, and technical support domains, reflecting a balanced approach to vendor collaboration. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term reliability and technical capability over transactional engagements, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate deep domain expertise in aerospace support systems and defense-compliant service delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, Fales consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 61% of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses receive nearly a quarter of awards, while Women-Owned Small Businesses account for over 15%, underscoring a deliberate commitment to inclusive contracting and veteran economic empowerment. Her approach aligns with Department of Defense mandates to enhance small business access to federal opportunities while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), reflecting expertise in aerospace component sourcing, technical design support, and base infrastructure maintenance. She frequently acquires specialized avionics, environmental control systems, and facility upgrade services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of defense logistics and mission-enabling procurement.