Derek N Botelho

Derek N. Botelho serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned locations. His portfolio encompasses a diverse range of services and equipment critical to communications infrastructure, personnel training, and base sustainment, including IT systems, educational support, and specialized aerospace components. Botelho manages full lifecycle procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. He maintains active contracting relationships with a consistent cohort of vendors, including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a pattern of engagement with specialized providers in communications, cybersecurity, and facility support services. His partnerships often involve firms with niche technical capabilities, particularly in secure IT systems and military training infrastructure, indicating a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-critical domains and a track record of reliable performance. Botelho demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 58.3% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition among small businesses, prioritizing participation from firms certified under various small business programs without favoring any single category. His contracting patterns consistently channel opportunities to small, agile vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions in high-demand technical areas. His primary NAICS focus spans Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing, Educational Support Services, Other Computer Related Services, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, and Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing—each representing approximately 16.7% of his portfolio. This diversified technical scope underscores his expertise in procuring both conventional and specialized equipment, from communication hardware and training platforms to aerospace subsystems and medical logistics, supporting a broad spectrum of Air Force operational needs.