Liliana Gonzales

Liliana Gonzales serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3002 338 Ess Cc, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing military aviation training systems. She manages acquisition programs that support high-fidelity flight training, technical instruction, and mission-critical workforce development for enlisted personnel, officers, and international partners. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of services essential to operational readiness, including simulation technologies, instructional design, and training infrastructure support, all aligned with the Air Force’s strategic imperative to maintain air superiority through advanced training capabilities. Gonzales maintains a primary working relationship with CLEARWATERS INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS LLC, a contractor frequently engaged to deliver specialized training solutions and multimedia content development. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in aviation training systems, while also fostering collaborative partnerships with firms capable of integrating immersive technologies such as virtual reality and adaptive learning platforms into curriculum delivery. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she consistently allocates 25% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic inclusion. She actively supports small business participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, focusing instead on capability and past performance. Gonzales’ primary NAICS focus areas include 611512 (Flight Training), 541921 (Portrait Photography Studios), 532289 (Other Consumer Goods Rental), and 512110 (Motion Picture and Video Production), reflecting a unique blend of technical training, media production, and logistical support services. Her expertise lies in procuring integrated training ecosystems that combine live instruction, digital content creation, and equipment rental to deliver scalable, mission-tailored aviation readiness solutions.