Gerardine Mendiola

Gerardine Mendiola serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical air base operations. She oversees contracts for facility maintenance, communications infrastructure, and logistical support services essential to operational readiness. Her portfolio emphasizes the procurement of specialized services and equipment that ensure the reliability of airborne and ground support systems, with a focus on modernizing aging infrastructure and securing communications networks. Mendiola’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain continuous, high-integrity base operations through timely and compliant contracting actions. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PACIFIC RIM CONSTRUCTORS INC, GOCRAFTS LLC, DOCOMO PACIFIC, INC., M-80 SYSTEMS, INC., and MIC INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in facility construction, wireless communications, security systems, and specialized manufacturing. Mendiola’s contracting approach prioritizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships that align with the Air Force’s emphasis on mission continuity and technical precision. Mendiola demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 84.6% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, or service-disabled veteran-owned, ensuring broad participation across the defense industrial base. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business engagement as a strategic enabler of innovation and resilience in base support services. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, 561621 for security systems services, and 561210 for facilities support services, indicating deep expertise in securing and maintaining critical infrastructure. She also regularly procures specialized rubber products and office furniture, reflecting the diverse technical needs of air base operations. Mendiola’s domain knowledge spans both physical infrastructure and digital communications systems, making her a vital link in sustaining Air Force readiness through strategic, compliant, and inclusive procurement.