Marco A. Carlos

Marco A. Carlos serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in procuring specialized instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His acquisitions support facility modernization and operational readiness, focusing on high-precision analytical tools and engineered solutions that maintain the Academy’s scientific and technical edge. He manages full lifecycle contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurement strategy with mission-critical technical requirements. Carlos maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of niche vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each recognized for expertise in advanced instrumentation, unmanned systems, and precision measurement technologies. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with specialized small businesses capable of delivering highly engineered, low-volume, and custom-built technical solutions, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Carlos consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 75% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 25% competitively awarded to 8(a) certified firms. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while ensuring access to innovative, agile suppliers capable of meeting the unique demands of aerospace research and training environments. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors), reflecting facility upgrades for technical labs and training spaces, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products). These categories underscore his expertise in procuring not just equipment, but the physical and structural enablers of advanced scientific operations, including custom metal fabrication and facility-integrated systems.