Derek Guedes

Derek Guedes serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His work centers on securing specialized facility, medical, and communications services essential to operational infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic modernization goals. He routinely handles complex service contracts requiring technical oversight, including maintenance systems, laboratory instrumentation, and network-enabled support services, aligning procurement outcomes with Air Force readiness priorities. Guedes maintains consistent relationships with a curated 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. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering integrated facility services, analytical instrumentation, and mission-critical communications support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor reliability, and technical compliance, fostering stable, results-driven collaborations across multiple contract vehicles. A strong advocate for small business participation, Guedes consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 60% of his acquisition portfolio to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to expand opportunity for qualified small entities while maintaining high standards of service delivery. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced commitment to both small business growth and mission effectiveness, with no set-aside awards reserved for cases requiring unique capabilities not available through small business channels. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems), 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 511210 (software publishing), 517919 (other telecommunications), and 541380 (testing laboratories). These domains underscore his expertise in procuring advanced facility infrastructure, precision diagnostic equipment, mission-critical software, and secure communications systems critical to Air Force operational environments.