Nelson Escribano

Nelson Escribano serves as the Defense Acquisition and Financial Compliance (DAFC) Small Business Specialist for the 6th Air Mobility Wing, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing small business inclusion across military logistics and support acquisitions. In this capacity, he advises contracting officers on socioeconomic program compliance, ensures adherence to federal small business goals, and facilitates meaningful opportunities for certified small disadvantaged, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. His work directly supports the wing’s mission to sustain air mobility operations through responsive, agile procurement strategies that prioritize innovation and resilience in the supply chain. Escribano collaborates closely with prime contractors, subcontractors, and small business advocates to foster transparent, equitable partnerships. He works with a diverse ecosystem of vendors—including IT service providers, facility maintenance firms, logistics coordinators, and technical support specialists—ensuring that small businesses are integrated into contract performance teams and have access to mentorship and bonding resources. His approach emphasizes proactive outreach, pre-solicitation engagement, and clear communication of requirements to level the playing field for underrepresented firms. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Escribano consistently promotes the use of 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides, aligning acquisitions with Air Force small business strategic objectives. He actively encourages subcontracting plans that maximize small business participation and ensures compliance with the Small Business Subcontracting Plan requirements under FAR Part 19. His efforts reflect a deep institutional commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. While specific NAICS codes are not publicly enumerated, his procurement focus centers on mission support services critical to air mobility operations, including facility management, communications infrastructure, training support, and logistics coordination. He possesses strong technical familiarity with defense logistics systems and operational readiness services, ensuring that acquisitions meet both mission needs and socioeconomic mandates.