Mark R. DeLaRosa

Mark R. DeLaRosa serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command (FA5066), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain air superiority and intelligence capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced analytical instrumentation, sensor systems, and laboratory-grade equipment essential to aircraft test and evaluation, weapons system integrity, and electronic warfare readiness. His expertise lies in navigating complex technical requirements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while delivering high-performance solutions to support Air Force modernization priorities. DeLaRosa collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in precision measurement and control technologies, including manufacturers of analytical lab equipment and medical-grade instrumentation wholesalers. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing specialized engineering capabilities and ISO-certified manufacturing processes. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, quality assurance, and rapid response to evolving operational needs. His contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 43% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He actively prioritizes small business eligibility, aligning with DoD goals to expand opportunities for economically disadvantaged and minority-owned firms, though no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are dominant in his portfolio. DeLaRosa’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516—Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in procuring mass spectrometers, chromatographs, and precision environmental sensors. He also regularly acquires other measuring and controlling devices (334519) and medical/laboratory equipment through merchant wholesalers (423450), underscoring his technical fluency in high-precision instrumentation used for flight testing, materials analysis, and electronic system validation.