Lily F Samonte

Lily F. Samonte serves as a Contracting Officer for FA5240 36 Cons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain air base operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of infrastructure modernization, communications systems, and facility maintenance services essential to airborne and ground support operations. She manages complex procurement actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, frequently utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and performance-based service agreements to ensure timely, reliable delivery of capabilities across deployed installations. Samonte maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., GoCrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade communications, prefabricated metal structures, and rapid-response facility support. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent Air Force standards for security, durability, and rapid deployment. She demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 55.6% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing economic opportunity for small disadvantaged and veteran-owned firms. Her contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic goals, ensuring broad access for small businesses while maintaining mission-critical performance thresholds. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334220 for wireless communications equipment, 336112 for aircraft manufacturing components, and 332311 for prefabricated metal building systems, reflecting deep expertise in procurement for hardened infrastructure and secure communications. She also regularly acquires temporary shelters (NAICS 624221) and office equipment (NAICS 423420), demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both high-tech and logistical procurement needs critical to sustaining Air Force installations.