Nelia A. Cadacio

Nelia A. Cadacio serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4427 60 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across medical, technical, and public engagement domains. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and demonstration equipment essential to Air Force training and outreach missions. Her expertise spans complex procurement strategies under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with Air Force readiness objectives. Cadacio maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., partnering with vendors capable of delivering high-precision medical and technical equipment under tight operational timelines. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term collaborations with firms experienced in military-grade specifications and rapid deployment logistics. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 66% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a robust commitment to small business participation—nearly one-third of her awards are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides represent a minor portion of her portfolio, she actively incorporates socioeconomic programs where appropriate to expand vendor diversity and support disadvantaged businesses. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her technical proficiency in procuring electromedical devices and communication systems for airfield and medical facility operations. She also supports niche requirements in fitness and recreational infrastructure, reflecting the unit’s broader mission to enhance personnel readiness through integrated physical and technical capabilities.