Juan J. Fajardo, MSgt, USAF

Juan J. Fajardo, MSgt, USAF, serves as a Contracting Officer with the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced communications systems, specialized equipment maintenance, and facility infrastructure essential to broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control operations. His portfolio emphasizes technical procurement of hardware, integrated systems, and support services that directly enable operational resilience across austere and high-threat environments. Fajardo ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with Air Force modernization priorities. Fajardo cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including mid-tier defense contractors, specialized maintenance providers, and prefabricated construction firms. His contracting approach prioritizes technical competency, past performance, and responsiveness to urgent operational requirements. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing niche expertise in secure communications, industrial machinery repair, and facility integration—fostering partnerships that bridge commercial innovation with military operational needs. Fajardo maintains a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal emphasis on open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes small business participation across all acquisition categories, ensuring equitable access for qualified firms without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand the vendor base while maintaining rigorous performance standards and competition integrity. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332311 for prefabricated metal building components, 611710 for educational support services related to technical training, and 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. These categories underscore his expertise in acquiring durable infrastructure, workforce development support, and sustainment services critical to maintaining mission-critical equipment and facilities in operational theaters.