Iris Cotto

Iris Cotto serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a critical role in executing facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions that ensure the operational readiness of Air Force installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning infrastructure modernization, utility system upgrades, and specialized trade services, with a focus on maintaining mission-critical airfield, HVAC, and electrical systems across both garrison and expeditionary environments. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to sustain and enhance physical infrastructure resilience through compliant, timely, and technically sound procurement actions. Cotto cultivates strong partnerships with a broad spectrum of contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs and specializing in specialty trade contracting, industrial equipment maintenance, and power system components. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with small businesses, including those with expertise in commercial and industrial machinery repair, transformer manufacturing, and switchgear systems. Her collaborative approach ensures vendors meet rigorous technical and compliance standards while delivering mission-critical solutions under tight operational timelines. A steadfast advocate for small business inclusion, Cotto prioritizes set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Total Small Business concerns under FAR 19.5, allocating 50% of her acquisition portfolio to each category. This deliberate socioeconomic strategy ensures equitable access to federal contracting opportunities while strengthening the industrial base supporting Air Force infrastructure resilience. Her contracting patterns reflect a deep commitment to fostering a diverse, capable vendor community aligned with Department of Defense inclusion goals. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), with significant focus on 335311 (Power Transformers), 335313 (Switchgear), and 811310 (Industrial Equipment Repair). These categories underscore her specialization in procuring complex electrical systems, mission-critical power distribution components, and maintenance services essential to sustaining Air Force installations under demanding operational conditions.