Paul F Negrido

Paul F. Negrido serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness and educational infrastructure of Air University. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on modernizing training environments through immersive simulation technologies, enhancing command-grade audiovisual and communication systems, and maintaining mission-critical facility infrastructure. His procurement activities span technical services, hardware procurement, and facility support contracts, ensuring alignment with Air Force educational and readiness objectives. Negrido plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into compliant, efficient acquisition strategies that uphold federal contracting standards while enabling innovation in military training systems. Negrido collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors, including specialized technology integrators, educational solutions providers, and infrastructure contractors. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex, integrated systems—particularly in simulation, AV equipment, and IT-enabled learning platforms. He fosters partnerships with both large-capacity suppliers and agile small businesses, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical compliance across the acquisition lifecycle. His procurement strategy demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with nearly half of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, balancing competitive sourcing with meaningful opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises. Negrido’s primary NAICS focus areas include 511130 (Software Publishers), 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), and 423620 (Consumer Electronics Wholesalers), underscoring his specialization in digital learning tools, simulation software, and mission-critical AV hardware. He routinely procures immersive training systems, networked audiovisual installations, and technical support services tailored to military education environments, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of defense training technology and commercial off-the-shelf solutions.