Rico Cicero

Rico Cicero serves as the Commander of the 452nd Force Support Squadron (452 FSS) at FA4664, a critical unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining mission-ready infrastructure and operational support at air reserve bases. In this role, he oversees the planning, acquisition, and execution of base-level services essential to force readiness, with a primary emphasis on food services, morale/welfare programs, and logistical support for personnel and events. His procurement mission centers on ensuring continuous, high-quality support to active-duty, reserve, and civilian personnel through timely and compliant contracting actions that align with Air Force readiness standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Cicero maintains consistent vendor partnerships with providers specializing in mobile food services, event catering, and temporary hospitality support for large-scale air shows and community engagement events. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for reliable, scalable service providers capable of operating across dynamic, high-tempo environments with stringent compliance requirements. Relationships are typically transactional but enduring, built on performance reliability and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Cicero’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This approach prioritizes operational efficiency and service quality over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the unit’s mission-critical need for consistent, high-volume support. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 722330 (Mobile Food Services), demonstrating deep expertise in managing on-site and mobile food operations, including concession stands, catering for large gatherings, and temporary dining facilities. He specializes in procuring turnkey food service solutions that meet military dietary standards, hygiene protocols, and rapid deployment requirements, making him a key operator in the Air Force’s force support ecosystem.