Maria D Cachola

Maria D. Cachola serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility-related services, including construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts essential to operational readiness and quality of life. Her acquisitions primarily support HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven infrastructure resilience standards. Cachola maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, and DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC., all of which provide specialized construction, mechanical, and electrical services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military facility operations, often engaged through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract structures. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and timely delivery of mission-critical services. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 73.3% of awards issued without set-asides, while still actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (20.0%) and HUBZone Set-Asides (6.7%). This balanced approach ensures broad market access while strategically leveraging socioeconomic programs to foster vendor diversity and community economic development. Cachola’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting dual expertise in civil infrastructure and digital facility management systems. She regularly procures services related to structural rehabilitation, site development, and integrated building automation technologies, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with both traditional construction disciplines and modern facility IT systems essential to Air Force operational continuity.