Mena F Medeiros

Mena F. Medeiros serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized medical, technical, and demonstration equipment critical to air force training, medical readiness, and public engagement missions. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and contract award—ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies. Her portfolio centers on electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and infrastructure support for aerial demonstration programs, requiring deep technical understanding of federal medical and defense procurement standards. Medeiros maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., who deliver high-value medical equipment, facility support services, and technical systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and mission alignment. She engages with both large-capacity suppliers and small businesses, prioritizing vendor capability over size when mission requirements demand specialized expertise. While the majority of her acquisitions—76.2%—are conducted without set-asides, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 23.8% of her portfolio. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to competition and capability, ensuring small businesses are considered where their technical capacity aligns with mission needs, without compromising operational readiness. Her primary NAICS focus includes Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450), Electrical Contractors (238210), and Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190), reflecting her expertise in procuring integrated medical systems, facility upgrades, and technical infrastructure. She specializes in acquiring complex, regulated equipment requiring compliance with FDA, DoD, and ANSI standards, demonstrating strong technical acumen in electromedical and laboratory procurement domains.