Erik D. Licon

Erik D. Licon serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4484 87 Cons Pk organization, overseeing mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at military installations. His responsibilities include managing construction and facility modernization contracts aligned with Air Force standards for safety, environmental compliance, and base resilience. He specializes in soliciting and awarding services related to poured concrete structures, foundational systems, and specialized concrete product manufacturing, ensuring that infrastructure projects meet stringent military engineering specifications. His acquisitions directly support the sustainment of airfield facilities, hangars, and support structures critical to aircraft operations and personnel readiness. Licon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These firms are frequently selected for their demonstrated expertise in heavy civil construction, concrete placement, and structural integrity compliance. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven track records in military construction environments, fostering reliable, repeat partnerships that ensure quality control and schedule adherence across high-priority projects. His contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with approximately two-thirds of awards issued under no set-aside authority and one-third designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to leverage both large, experienced firms and qualified small businesses, promoting competition while maintaining technical reliability. He does not rely heavily on specialized socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone, instead favoring open competition with targeted small business opportunities. Licon’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors) and 327390 (Other Concrete Product Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in structural concrete systems, precast components, and site-specific foundation work. His technical domain centers on durable, high-load infrastructure essential to air base operations, including runways, taxiways, blast walls, and utility support structures.