Marvin Paquia

Marvin Paquia serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in managing complex acquisitions to sustain and modernize critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—for technical services supporting guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic imperatives for operational readiness and technological resilience. Marvin collaborates with a diverse array of engineering and research-focused contractors, primarily those with deep expertise in aerospace systems sustainment and mission-critical R&D. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships with firms possessing specialized technical capabilities in systems engineering, signal processing, and space vehicle integration. He fosters collaborative vendor engagements that prioritize technical innovation, performance-based outcomes, and strict adherence to defense security protocols. His contracting approach reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. This underscores his commitment to securing the highest-quality solutions for mission-critical systems, regardless of vendor size or certification status. Marvin’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting his specialization in advanced technical services for space and missile systems. He regularly procures engineering analysis, systems integration, test and evaluation, and sustainment support for command, control, and communications architectures, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense aerospace technology and mission assurance.