Erica Aragon

Erica Aragon serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain aerospace readiness and installation infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of advanced communications systems, avionics, electronic warfare instrumentation, and specialized maintenance equipment essential to Air Force operational capabilities. Her work ensures timely delivery of technical solutions that support air domain superiority, with a focus on compliant, risk-mitigated contracting practices aligned with FAR and DFARS requirements. Aragon maintains consistent relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and SYSMEX AMERICA, INC., among others. These partnerships span defense technology integrators, industrial equipment suppliers, and niche manufacturers of specialized components. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of delivering complex, high-reliability systems under strict military specifications. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with nearly equal portions of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and non-set-aside competitions. HUBZone set-asides represent a targeted, albeit smaller, component of her strategy, demonstrating a deliberate effort to engage economically disadvantaged geographic regions. This pattern underscores her alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission-critical procurement flexibility. Aragon’s primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers) for command and control systems, 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) for secure RF and data transmission hardware, and 337215 (Showcase and Locker Manufacturing) for secure storage and field equipment solutions. Her technical expertise centers on procuring ruggedized, military-grade electronics and maintenance support systems, reflecting deep familiarity with aerospace logistics, electronic warfare enablers, and installation sustainment requirements.