Jose A. Medel

Jose A. Medel serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force under Air University, where he supports the acquisition of mission-critical educational and technical infrastructure. His responsibilities encompass managing contracts for immersive simulation systems, advanced audiovisual equipment, and communication technologies essential to modern military training environments. Medel’s work directly enables the modernization of instruction platforms, ensuring that Air University’s educational infrastructure remains aligned with evolving operational readiness requirements. He routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, focusing on both commercial and specialized technical solutions. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Medel maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem spanning manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, broadcast communications equipment, and audiovisual systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry suppliers with proven capabilities in defense-grade technology integration, alongside active engagement with small businesses capable of delivering niche, high-performance solutions. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in compliance, performance metrics, and timely delivery within tight operational timelines. Medel’s procurement strategy prioritizes broad competition, with 85% of acquisitions conducted as unrestricted opportunities. However, he consistently reserves 15% of contracts for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a structured commitment to small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach ensures market-wide innovation while maintaining fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. His primary industry focus centers on NAICS 519130 (Other Schools and Instruction), reflecting demand for educational technology services, and NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), indicating specialized procurement for training media and performance-based instructional content. Additional focus areas include manufacturing of audiovisual and communications equipment (NAICS 334310 and 334220), underscoring his technical expertise in integrating advanced simulation and broadcasting systems into military learning environments.