Marlena N. Perez

Marlena N. Perez serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize airpower infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of commercial and institutional construction services, including plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, and roofing systems essential to base resilience and operational readiness. She manages full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic imperatives in defense infrastructure modernization. Marlena 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 pattern of engagement with experienced, mid-sized firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade construction and facility support services under tight operational timelines. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission continuity across Air Force installations. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Marlena prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 78% of her awards structured as set-asides. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides account for 44.4% of her portfolio, while HUBZone contracts represent 33.3%, demonstrating a deliberate focus on geographic and veteran-owned enterprise development. She actively leverages 8(a) competed opportunities and ensures fair competition within the small business ecosystem to enhance innovation and local economic impact. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which drives over 60% of her activity, supported by significant work in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and roofing systems. This technical specialization reflects deep expertise in facility sustainment and infrastructure resilience, ensuring that Air Force bases maintain secure, functional, and mission-ready environments through high-quality, code-compliant construction services.