Nelda D Lopez

Nelda D. Lopez serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. Her portfolio focuses on procuring specialized facility maintenance, medical support services, and technical infrastructure solutions critical to operational environments. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and Air Force-specific acquisition policies. Her work directly supports the modernization of communications systems, airfield operations, and facility integrity across multiple bases. Lopez maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility services, IT support, and specialized contracting. Her approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous contract oversight, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and compliance. Her contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 94.1% of awards issued without set-asides. While small business participation is limited, she consistently allocates 2.9% of awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and an equal share to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured but intentional socioeconomic engagement aligned with agency priorities. Lopez’s primary NAICS focus areas include 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors), and 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). These reflect her specialization in procuring facility maintenance, technical support services, and specialized equipment leasing critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure, with particular emphasis on integrated facility operations and non-standard IT support solutions.