Marla Alejo

Marla Alejo supports the acquisition mission of FA4417 1 SoCons within the Department of the Air Force, managing contracts critical to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. She oversees the procurement of advanced communications systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies that enable secure, resilient air operations. Her work ensures mission-critical infrastructure remains interoperable and up-to-date, aligning with the agency’s strategic focus on enhancing operational readiness through cutting-edge defense electronics and supporting services. Alejo handles a diverse portfolio of technical acquisitions, ranging from radio and wireless systems to facility-related support services essential to airbase functionality. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of specialized defense technology providers and service-oriented firms capable of delivering complex systems integration, engineering support, and facility maintenance. Alejo’s contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear deliverables and mission alignment. Alejo demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal portions of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 25% of her portfolio. The remaining 50% are awarded without set-aside, reflecting her flexibility in sourcing from both small businesses and larger qualified vendors based on technical need and market capability. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned and small businesses while maintaining mission-critical procurement standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management), and 561730 (Landscaping Services), with additional activity in 561790 and 541990. This mix reveals a unique blend of operational support services alongside technical training and facility sustainment—highlighting her expertise in managing non-traditional defense contracts that directly enable airbase readiness and environmental compliance.