Emilyne M. Armendariz

Emilyne M. Armendariz serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3022 14 Cons Lgca under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to maintaining mission-ready installations. Her portfolio encompasses construction, maintenance, and specialized facility services, with a strong emphasis on life-safety systems, environmental controls, and base resilience initiatives. She plays a pivotal role in executing full and open competitions and set-aside procurements aligned with Air Force facility sustainment priorities, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements while delivering timely, cost-effective solutions to support operational readiness. Armendariz maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DOMINGUEZ & PERSONS, LLC, WEST BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC, AIR CONTROL ENGINEERING INC, WESTNET, LLC, and THE STATION INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with proven expertise in facility upgrades, mechanical systems, security services, and specialized construction trades. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with contractors who demonstrate technical competence and adherence to federal construction and safety standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Armendariz consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 88.9% of her awards designated for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance economic opportunity and leverage the agility and innovation of small contractors in delivering essential base support services. Her procurement patterns align with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals, ensuring broad access for small businesses across multiple categories. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 238330 (Flooring Contractors), 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), 238150 (Glass and Glazing Contractors), 561622 (Locksmiths), and 238210 (Electrical Contractors). These reflect a technical domain centered on facility maintenance, environmental compliance, security infrastructure, and building envelope systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the physical sustainment of Air Force installations.