Ericka Ceppi

Ericka Ceppi serves as a key contracting professional within the 11th Contracting Squadron, FA7060, under the Department of the Air Force, where she supports mission-enabling acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force ceremonial operations, morale initiatives, and base infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for specialized equipment and services that enhance public engagement, troop morale, and daily operational functionality. She routinely handles acquisitions for facility support systems, entertainment and performance equipment, and signage solutions, ensuring alignment with Air Force standards for quality, compliance, and readiness. Ceppi maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of established vendors, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION, and LORTON STONE, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on reliable, high-quality providers capable of delivering specialized products such as environmental control systems, mission-critical signage, and custom-fabricated furnishings. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor stability, technical capability, and past performance, fostering long-term collaborations that support sustained operational needs without frequent vendor turnover. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, while the other half remain open to all competitors. This dual approach ensures both broad market competition and meaningful opportunities for small business participation, aligning with Air Force directives to promote equitable access while maintaining procurement efficiency. Ceppi’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture, except Wood) and 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring durable, custom-designed furnishings and regulatory or ceremonial signage for military installations. Her domain knowledge spans materials compliance, fabrication standards, and installation logistics, ensuring that all acquired items meet stringent Air Force aesthetic, safety, and durability requirements.