Felipe Dones-Cardona

Felipe Dones-Cardona serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned locations. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning IT infrastructure, facility services, and personnel support systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. His work directly enables secure communications, professional military education, and base sustainment operations through timely and compliant procurement actions. Dones-Cardona maintains established relationships with a range of contractors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a focus on specialized IT, cybersecurity, and communications services. He also collaborates with niche providers such as MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL INC and AADS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INT'L LLC, indicating a broad scope of non-traditional but mission-supportive vendor engagements. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for established vendors with proven performance in complex, service-oriented environments, often requiring tailored solutions for military-specific operational needs. A strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting is evident in his consistent use of small business set-asides, with over 53% of his awards designated for total small business participation and 15.4% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition, enhance vendor diversity, and meet statutory goals under FAR Part 19, while maintaining mission effectiveness through qualified small business partners. His primary NAICS focus includes Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), and unexpectedly, Drycleaning and Laundry Services (812320) and Hotel Operations (721110), underscoring a unique blend of high-tech and essential garrison support procurements. This diversity highlights his expertise in managing both mission-critical cyber capabilities and quality-of-life services critical to personnel readiness across Air Force installations.