Heather Garrido

Heather Garrido serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions critical to sustaining air base operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on advanced communications systems, mission-critical facility construction, and infrastructure maintenance services that support tactical radio networks, secure facilities, and resilient base operations. Her work directly enables the Air Force’s modernization priorities by ensuring timely delivery of technical and construction solutions aligned with DoD standards for reliability and security. Garrido’s acquisitions span both capital infrastructure and specialized equipment, requiring deep coordination with engineering, logistics, and compliance teams to meet stringent military specifications. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., each recognized for expertise in military-grade construction, pavement preservation, and communications system integration. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity projects under tight operational timelines and strict security protocols. Garrido prioritizes vendors with proven experience in DoD environments and demonstrated capacity for rapid response to mission-critical needs. Her procurement strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate and balanced commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission requirements. She actively leverages small business capabilities across multiple socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable access while maintaining performance standards essential to national defense infrastructure. Garrido’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), indicating a significant emphasis on specialized electronic and control systems, alongside 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) for base infrastructure. Her technical domain expertise centers on integrating ruggedized communications hardware, environmental control systems, and durable civil works projects that support enduring airfield and facility operations.