Nicholas J. DeFilippo

Nicholas Defilippo serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical air base infrastructure and operational communications systems. His role centers on executing contract actions for facility construction, mission-critical maintenance, and advanced telecommunications equipment, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives. He routinely oversees solicitations under FAR Part 15, employing competitive negotiation strategies to secure reliable, high-performance solutions that support tactical radio networks, secure facility systems, and resilient base operations. Defilippo maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade construction, environmental surface treatments, and secure communications integration. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize compliance, quality assurance, and rapid deployment under operational constraints. A strong advocate for small business participation, Defilippo consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 91% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense supply chain while leveraging the agility and innovation of small firms in specialized technical domains. His contracting portfolio reflects minimal use of set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB firms, indicating a broad-based small business focus rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. His primary procurement activity aligns with NAICS codes in construction services, security systems, and specialized equipment leasing, with notable emphasis on 561621 (security systems services) and 339113 (surgical appliance manufacturing)—the latter likely reflecting niche procurement for medical support infrastructure. His technical domain expertise spans facility modernization, communications hardware procurement, and mission-critical maintenance, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of defense logistics and infrastructure sustainment requirements.