Jeremy A Nepela

Jeremy A. Nepela serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions. He ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting the operational readiness of Air Force installations through the procurement of infrastructure maintenance, utility system upgrades, and expeditionary support services. His portfolio primarily encompasses construction, security systems, and technical services critical to sustaining airfield, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure across both garrison and deployed environments. Nepela plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, mission-critical physical assets. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Nepela consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, specialty contractors, and technical service providers with expertise in facility infrastructure and systems integration. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and mission alignment. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary services under tight operational timelines. Nepela demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 57% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He frequently utilizes HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, and occasionally awards contracts through the 8(a) program. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while maintaining competition and mission effectiveness. His primary NAICS focus includes 237110 for water and sewer infrastructure construction, 561621 for security systems services, and 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing, indicating expertise in both civil works and IT-enabled facility systems. He procures a range of mission-critical services—from utility network modernization to cybersecurity-enabled physical security systems—demonstrating technical fluency across defense infrastructure domains.