Ernesto Lopez

Ernesto Lopez supports the procurement mission of the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic within the Department of the Air Force, managing complex acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force installation readiness. He specializes in infrastructure and facility-related contracts, ensuring that airfield, medical, and communications systems remain operational, safe, and technologically current. His portfolio centers on construction and civil engineering services essential to mission-critical environments, with a focus on lifecycle maintenance and modernization efforts that align with Air Force infrastructure resilience goals. Lopez routinely handles firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under FAR Part 36, coordinating with engineers and program managers to define technical requirements and ensure compliance with military construction standards. He maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Perry Management Corp of South Dakota, L.L.C., William T Brooks & Associates Inc, Citadel Federal Solutions LLC, NexLegacy LLC, and AJ Commercial Services, Inc., all of which demonstrate proven capability in heavy civil construction and facility sustainment. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, performance-based vendors capable of executing complex, multi-disciplinary projects under stringent security and environmental regulations. Lopez exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses and nearly one-quarter set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. While nearly 40% of acquisitions are unrestricted, his pattern demonstrates intentional inclusion of small business concerns, particularly in construction and maintenance services where diverse vendor capacity is critical to mission continuity. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), with significant activity in commercial and institutional building construction (236220) and related civil engineering work. He procures services involving site development, stormwater infrastructure, roofing, and heavy construction, requiring deep technical understanding of DoD facility standards, environmental compliance, and construction safety protocols.