TSgt Maria Yalung

Maria Christina Yalung serves as a key procurement professional within the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical air base infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on facility construction, communications systems, and maintenance services essential to operational readiness. Her work ensures that air installations maintain reliable power, secure communications, and functional facilities through timely and compliant contracting actions aligned with Department of the Air Force strategic priorities. Yalung routinely handles complex service and construction contracts requiring technical oversight and regulatory adherence under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Yalung maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of established vendors, including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., Gocrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in facility upgrades, telecom infrastructure, and specialized equipment integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance, and technical capability, fostering long-term collaborations that support sustained operational continuity across multiple installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Yalung prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also regularly utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to contracting with businesses located in economically disadvantaged areas. Her patterns reflect a balanced approach—supporting small business growth while maintaining flexibility for non-set-aside procurements when full and open competition yields optimal outcomes. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building Manufacturing), and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing). These reflect a technical emphasis on facility modernization, structural components, and specialized equipment for base operations. Yalung’s expertise lies in bridging construction, infrastructure, and technical equipment procurement to ensure air force installations remain mission-ready and resilient.