Nathalieb Zepeda

Nathalie Zepeda serves as a key procurement professional within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain advanced technical readiness. She manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, analytical laboratory equipment, and specialized measuring and testing systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training programs. Her work ensures the sustained operational capability of high-accuracy scientific platforms, with a focus on procurement strategies that align with DoD modernization priorities and facility infrastructure upgrades. Zepeda maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized vendors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC.—firms known for delivering advanced sensor systems, unmanned aerial platforms, and laboratory-grade measurement devices. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical specificity, requiring vendors to demonstrate compliance with rigorous performance standards for calibration, data integrity, and environmental resilience in training and research environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Zepeda consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her awards directed to small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through partnerships with emerging technical firms, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to socioeconomic equity in defense procurement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), underscoring deep expertise in procuring scientific and electrical measurement systems. She also manages niche contracts in 238320 for facility-specific technical installations, ensuring that laboratory and training environments meet exacting aerospace standards.