Mekayla Dedo

Mekayla Dedo serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical Air Force infrastructure and aerospace systems. While not a primary contracting officer, Dedo plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, requirements validation, and contract administration for specialized commercial and service industry machinery essential to base operations. Their work ensures alignment between technical specifications and procurement execution, particularly for equipment used in facility maintenance, aviation support systems, and mission-critical sensing technologies. Dedo collaborates closely with acquisition teams to translate operational needs into enforceable contract statements of work, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards for durability, interoperability, and resilience. Dedo’s procurement activities involve close coordination with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, primarily small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, the unit maintains consistent partnerships with firms specializing in precision machinery, maintenance automation, and industrial control systems. Working relationships are characterized by proactive engagement during pre-solicitation phases, technical interchange meetings, and post-award performance reviews to ensure deliverables meet stringent military-grade requirements. A defining feature of Dedo’s procurement approach is the exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to maximizing opportunities for small businesses across all contract actions. This includes active engagement with 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB firms, ensuring broad participation and fostering innovation through competitive small business contracting. The unit’s procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 333310, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, encompassing specialized equipment such as HVAC integration systems, automated maintenance tools, environmental control units, and precision machining systems used in aerospace facility sustainment. Dedo’s expertise lies in translating complex technical requirements for industrial machinery into clear, compliant solicitations that ensure operational readiness and long-term infrastructure reliability.