Peter J. Amara

Peter J. Amara serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement actions that sustain critical aerospace and space-based defense systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and award to closeout—for mission-critical infrastructure supporting guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning technologies. Amara ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in space domain awareness and operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, Amara consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, prioritizing small business participation across all phases of procurement. His working relationships emphasize collaboration with certified small businesses, fostering long-term vendor development and performance-based outcomes. He actively coordinates with industry stakeholders to ensure technical alignment and timely delivery of capabilities essential to national defense. Amara maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across his acquisition portfolio, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting under FAR 19.5. He routinely awards contracts to small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to expand economic opportunity while enhancing supply chain resilience. His procurement focus is predominantly centered on NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), suggesting a unique alignment with specialized support services—potentially including training, simulation, or public engagement initiatives tied to aerospace education and workforce development. Though atypical for a defense sustainment unit, this focus indicates Amara’s expertise in procuring niche, non-traditional services that underpin mission readiness through public outreach, technical training, or operational rehearsal support.