Maripet Short

Maripet B. Short serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain critical military infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning construction, facility services, environmental remediation, and specialized equipment—including electrotherapeutic, medical, and aircraft support systems—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned delivery timelines. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s mission to maintain deployable, resilient installations through timely and compliant contracting solutions. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, partnering with firms capable of delivering complex technical solutions in facility modernization, IT infrastructure, and industrial equipment. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-contracted environments, often involving performance-based service contracts and delivery order mechanisms under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Maripet demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 57.1% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing opportunities for small disadvantaged, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Her contracting patterns consistently align with socioeconomic goals, fostering competitive small business engagement while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include motor vehicle parts wholesale, computer and peripheral equipment distribution, aircraft parts manufacturing, construction machinery production, and computer systems design services. This technical specialization enables her to effectively source mission-critical components for facility operations, maintenance systems, and digital infrastructure, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in defense logistics and equipment procurement.