Mario Carrasco

Mario Carrasco serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical aerospace infrastructure and aviation systems. He oversees contracts for specialized aircraft components, facility modernization, and advanced sensing technologies essential to Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio focuses on ensuring the resilience and functionality of military installations through timely, compliant, and mission-driven contracting actions, aligning acquisitions with strategic Air Force infrastructure and aerospace sustainment priorities. Carrasco maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers, specialized construction firms, and niche suppliers of aviation auxiliary equipment. He cultivates partnerships with vendors possessing technical expertise in aircraft subsystems, secure communication hardware, and facility retrofitting for high-reliability environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering stable supplier networks capable of supporting classified and mission-critical delivery timelines. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Carrasco consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of his acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) opportunities, allocating 15% of his contracting activity to this category, while maintaining flexibility for open competitions where appropriate. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding the defense industrial base through inclusive, compliant socioeconomic contracting practices. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with significant activity in commercial and institutional building construction (236220) and specialized electronics (517312). He procures mission-critical items such as avionics integration kits, hardened facility systems, and environmental control units, demonstrating deep domain expertise in aerospace sustainment and military construction technologies.