Rafael Q. Gumbs

Rafael Q. Gumbs serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of service-based contracts, with a focus on facility maintenance, medical support systems, and IT infrastructure services. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic priorities such as modernizing communications networks and maintaining operational facilities. Rafael specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation, frequently managing task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to meet dynamic installation needs. Rafael maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C., WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations, medical logistics, and IT support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance accountability, past performance evaluation, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering stable, high-performing contractor teams capable of delivering mission-essential services under stringent operational constraints. Rafael demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 38.9% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.6% allocated to HUBZone firms. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition, he actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly those with niche expertise in facility and medical support services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), reflecting a deep specialization in IT infrastructure and managed services. He also regularly procures services under 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), indicating support for recreational and wellness infrastructure at Air Force installations. His technical domain expertise spans facility operations, communications systems, and integrated service delivery models essential to sustaining Air Force readiness.