Horacio Fernandez

Horacio Fernandez serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain critical infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts essential to operational readiness, focusing on facility systems, utilities, and security infrastructure. His acquisitions ensure the resilience and modernization of space launch and test site environments, requiring strict compliance with federal construction standards and national security protocols. Fernandez routinely handles complex, multi-disciplinary procurements under FAR Part 36, coordinating with engineering and environmental teams to align contract requirements with mission-critical infrastructure needs. Fernandez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in site development, utility installation, and tactical logistics. Key partners include MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for earthwork and site prep, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for specialized technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for transportation of sensitive equipment, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supply chain solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD facilities, security-clearance readiness, and rapid-response capabilities under tight operational timelines. Fernandez demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 50% of his acquisitions conducted as no set-aside awards, while 42.5% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages the SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged WOSB Program (5.0%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (2.5%), reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunity for underrepresented contractors while maintaining competitive rigor. His procurement patterns prioritize socioeconomic compliance without compromising mission performance. His technical focus centers on NAICS 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), 237130 (power and communication lines), and 238210/238220 (electrical and HVAC systems), with additional emphasis on 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction. He specializes in procuring integrated utility upgrades, facility modernization, and mission-support construction that enables uninterrupted space operations, requiring deep familiarity with DoD construction specifications and environmental regulatory frameworks.