Perry Rinato

Perry Rinato serves as a key contracting professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and support services essential to sustaining airpower readiness. Focused on commercial and institutional building construction, Rinato oversees the procurement of facility upgrades, maintenance systems, and base-enabling infrastructure that directly support aircraft operations, training environments, and logistical continuity at aerospace installations. Their work ensures that physical assets align with operational demands, enabling uninterrupted mission execution across the 355th’s theater of responsibility. Rinato maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These relationships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering complex construction, facility modernization, and technical support services under stringent military standards. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance, and long-term operational reliability, fostering collaborative, results-driven vendor engagements. Rinato demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business development, with 100% of their awarded contracts structured as 8(a) competed acquisitions. This pattern underscores a strategic focus on empowering socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses to deliver high-value construction and facility services within the defense sector. By prioritizing 8(a) participation, Rinato actively advances the Air Force’s socioeconomic goals while cultivating a pipeline of capable, certified small businesses equipped to meet the technical demands of military infrastructure projects. The primary NAICS classification for Rinato’s portfolio is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting a deep specialization in the design, renovation, and maintenance of military facilities. Procurements include HVAC systems, electrical upgrades, structural reinforcements, and mission-critical building integrations that support aerospace operations. Their technical expertise lies in translating operational requirements into compliant, secure, and resilient construction contracts tailored to Air Force standards.