Marylee Caraballo

Marylee Caraballo serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical infrastructure and facility operations across Air Force installations. She oversees the procurement of durable facility furnishings, integrated technical systems, and specialized equipment essential to maintaining operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on ensuring the functionality and modernization of air base environments through compliant, performance-based contracting practices aligned with Department of Defense standards. She routinely handles complex solicitations requiring technical evaluation of manufacturing capabilities and long-term service sustainment. Caraballo maintains strong, ongoing relationships with core contractors including Valiant Products Corporation and Logistics365 Inc., both of which consistently deliver facility furnishings, logistical support systems, and technical components tailored to Air Force specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, quality control, and adherence to federal manufacturing standards, fostering collaborative partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent durability and compliance requirements. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven track records in delivering mission-aligned solutions under tight operational timelines. Her procurement strategy is heavily weighted toward small business participation, with 94.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, prioritizing small businesses that are certified under various programs including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. She actively structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small manufacturers and service providers, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to foster economic resilience through federal contracting. Caraballo’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337214 and 337211, encompassing non-wood and wood office furniture manufacturing, alongside significant activity in sign manufacturing (339950) and plastics materials (325211). She also manages specialized acquisitions in radio and telecommunications equipment (334220) for facility communications systems. Her expertise spans the integration of durable, high-performance furnishings and technical systems that support secure, functional, and modernized Air Force operational environments.