Phyllis J Delgros

Phyllis J. Delgros serves as a Contracting Officer for the 910th Air Wing Logistics at Youngstown Warrendale Airport under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and mission-support services essential to airfield operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on sustaining and modernizing military aviation facilities, including airfield surfaces, utility systems, and protective infrastructure. She oversees the full lifecycle of construction and specialty trade contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes that prioritize safety, resilience, and long-term asset integrity. Delgros maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including Cardinal Environmental Laboratories LLC and Charter Communications Operating LLC, reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, communications infrastructure, and specialized technical services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, particularly in sectors requiring high-level security clearances and technical precision. She consistently engages contractors with proven expertise in airfield-specific requirements, fostering collaboration that aligns with Air Force standards for readiness and sustainability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Delgros prioritizes small business participation through targeted set-asides, with over 30% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and nearly 21% designated for HUBZone firms. She actively promotes Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business participation, reflecting a deliberate commitment to equitable contracting and community-based economic development within defense logistics. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where she manages facility upgrades and structural enhancements, and NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), supporting niche services like roofing, utility integration, and environmental remediation. She also oversees specialized contracts in natural gas distribution and rubber product manufacturing for airfield safety systems, demonstrating deep technical expertise in mission-critical infrastructure domains critical to Air Force aviation operations.