Lelanie Rivera

Lelanie Rivera serves as a key procurement professional within the Federal Aviation Administration, supporting the modernization of critical aviation infrastructure through strategic acquisition planning and contract execution. She plays a central role in advancing the agency’s mission to enhance the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system by managing complex construction and infrastructure-related contracts. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction as well as power and communication line systems, aligning with FAA’s initiatives to upgrade air traffic control facilities, navigation aids, and supporting ground infrastructure. Rivera’s work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical assets through rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based contracting standards. She maintains consistent, long-term relationships with leading defense and aerospace contractors including Leidos, Inc., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Science Applications International Corporation, and General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for established prime contractors with proven expertise in large-scale, technically complex infrastructure projects requiring high levels of engineering integration, cybersecurity compliance, and federal facility standards. Rivera’s procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes, lifecycle cost management, and contractor accountability across multi-year project timelines. Rivera’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing vendor expertise and past performance in delivering mission-critical infrastructure. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all procurements remain compliant with FAR requirements for fair and transparent competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction), underscoring deep expertise in aviation facility construction, utility integration, and communications infrastructure for air traffic control sites. She specializes in procuring turnkey construction services, embedded power systems, fiber optic networks, and hardened communication conduits essential to modernizing the FAA’s physical and digital backbone.