Frank J. Troafa

Frank J. Trofa serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, responsible for managing acquisition programs that sustain mission-critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees the procurement of technical, construction, and facility support services essential to maintaining high-readiness environments for aircraft and personnel. His portfolio includes complex contracts for facility modernization, environmental compliance, and specialized equipment integration, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force sustainability goals. Trofa plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into compliant, efficient procurement strategies that support long-term infrastructure resilience. Trofa maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military installation support, electrical systems, and technical services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with firms that demonstrate capacity to deliver under demanding operational conditions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Trofa consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately two-thirds of his awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores his commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities while cultivating a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Air Force’s specialized needs. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), 811219 (other commercial and industrial machinery repair), 541380 (testing laboratories), and 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing). These reflect a technical domain spanning facility equipment, environmental testing, and mission-critical electronics—areas requiring precision, regulatory adherence, and integration with military-grade systems.