Jose Plasencia

Jose Plasencia serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5205 35 Cons Pk unit, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness through the acquisition of advanced communications systems, auxiliary aircraft components, and facility sustainment services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on electronic parts, computing infrastructure, and specialized technical equipment essential to airfield and base operations. His work ensures the timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities for both deployed and domestic installations, aligning procurement activities with Air Force readiness objectives and defense logistics standards. Plasencia maintains a primary working relationship with LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a trusted vendor in the procurement of electronic components and specialized equipment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial suppliers with proven reliability in delivering complex technical goods, often sourced through direct purchase or simplified acquisition procedures. While he engages with a limited number of core contractors, his approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and supply chain resilience over broad vendor diversification. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 15.4% are allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but consistent commitment to small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Plasencia’s technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 423690 for electronic parts wholesaling, 423430 for computer and peripheral equipment, and 334519 for measuring and controlling devices. He routinely procures radio communication systems, embedded control hardware, and mission-critical instrumentation used in airfield operations and maintenance logistics, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade electronics and industrial-grade technical procurement standards.