Diana G Mendoza

Diana G. Mendoza serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical acquisition unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced communications systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing secure, resilient, and interoperable systems essential to air operations. Diana specializes in complex technical acquisitions involving software integration, system maintenance, and mission-enabling infrastructure, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align contract requirements with operational needs. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications, system repair, and custom software development. Diana fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting environments, emphasizing technical compliance, delivery reliability, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission success. Diana’s procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently prioritizes small business participation, leveraging set-asides to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of delivering specialized technical services. Her approach reinforces the Air Force’s mandate to empower small businesses while maintaining high standards for mission-critical performance. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance). She procures a range of mission-critical solutions including secure wireless communication platforms, embedded software systems, and maintenance services for aeronautical and defense infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of IT services and physical system sustainment within the defense sector.