Leah Cabanilla

Leah Cabanilla serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5215 766 Ess Pkp, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining airpower readiness through technical and infrastructure support. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on building inspection services and commercial/industrial machinery maintenance, ensuring mission-critical facilities and equipment remain operational and compliant with federal safety and readiness standards. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing communications infrastructure and securing resilient base operations, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance and lifecycle sustainment. Cabanilla maintains a focused contractor relationship with ARCTEC ALASKA JV, the primary vendor for her acquisition portfolio, reflecting a preference for specialized, regionally experienced firms capable of delivering complex inspection and maintenance services in austere or remote environments. While she primarily engages this key partner, she also occasionally awards smaller contracts to niche vendors, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes capability over volume. Her contracting patterns suggest a reliance on proven, high-performance contractors with demonstrated expertise in defense-aligned infrastructure support. Her procurement strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a consistent effort to foster economic opportunity among qualified small businesses while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The remaining two-thirds of awards are issued as no-set-aside contracts, typically for specialized services requiring unique technical qualifications or limited vendor availability. Cabanilla’s primary NAICS focus is 541350 (Building Inspection Services), underscoring her specialization in structural integrity assessments, facility condition evaluations, and code compliance verification for military installations. She also regularly procures services under 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), ensuring the operational readiness of non-automotive equipment critical to base functions. Her expertise lies at the intersection of facility infrastructure sustainment and defense logistics, making her a vital link in maintaining the Air Force’s physical and operational readiness posture.