Derek B Guedes

Derek B. Guedes serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness. His work centers on securing specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services essential to Air Force installation functionality, with a focus on modernizing electromedical systems, communications infrastructure, and outpatient care capabilities. He routinely handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and performance-based requirements across a diverse range of service and equipment contracts. Guedes maintains established relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., reflecting a preference for experienced, non-traditional vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations, technical support, and specialized medical equipment services. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on proven performers with demonstrated technical expertise rather than frequent vendor rotation, suggesting a stability-driven approach to mission-critical sustainment. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside designation, indicating a focus on best-value outcomes over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently allocates 14.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but active commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Guedes’ primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on surgical instrumentation and outpatient care centers. His portfolio reflects deep expertise in procuring advanced medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and integrated IT support services critical to Air Force healthcare and facility modernization initiatives.