Jose L. Plasencia

Jose L. Plasencia serves as a Contact Specialist within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the procurement of mission-critical infrastructure and facility services essential to air base operational readiness. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for construction support, communications systems, and specialized facility services, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with strategic modernization goals. His responsibilities include drafting solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, and facilitating contract awards that enhance the resilience and functionality of air base infrastructure, particularly in areas such as HVAC, wastewater systems, and secure communications. Plasencia maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing specialized technical and logistical support across multiple contract vehicles. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capability in facility services and infrastructure support, while actively engaging a diverse supplier base to meet evolving mission requirements. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely delivery of mission-enabling services. A strong advocate for small business participation, Plasencia consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for 55% of his acquisitions, alongside HUBZone and 8(a) competed set-asides. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for socioeconomically disadvantaged firms, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracts. His primary NAICS focus includes Drycleaning and Laundry Services (812320) and Packing and Crating (488991), reflecting the agency’s need for specialized logistical and facility support services. He also procures services under Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290) and Ambulance Services (621910), indicating a broad operational footprint that blends traditional infrastructure support with niche, mission-essential services critical to base sustainment.