A1C River Samelin

River Samelin serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4800 633 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airfield operations, base infrastructure, and personnel support services. Responsible for end-to-end contract execution under FAR Part 19, Samelin specializes in technical services and facility-related procurements that ensure operational readiness and modernization of communications and IT systems across Air Force installations. Their work directly supports the agency’s priorities in cybersecurity resilience, infrastructure sustainability, and quality-of-life enhancements for military personnel through strategic sourcing of essential support solutions. Samelin maintains consistent contracting relationships with IMAGE BUSINESS INTERIORS LLC and NEXTGRADE INC, both of which provide specialized facility services and IT modernization solutions. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging vendors with proven expertise in adaptive workspace design, mission-critical IT integration, and installation-level support systems. The working relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a preference for vendors with demonstrated reliability and technical alignment with Air Force operational standards. Samelin’s procurement portfolio is fully aligned with small business set-aside requirements, with 100% of awards designated under FAR 19.5 for Total Small Business Set-Asides. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to maximizing economic opportunity for small businesses, with no reliance on large business or unrestricted contracts. The consistent application of small business preferences underscores a strategic focus on fostering innovation and local economic resilience within the defense supply chain. Primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations) and 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists), indicating a unique focus on morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) services, including chaplaincy support and entertainment programming for service members. A smaller but notable component involves NAICS 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing), suggesting specialized procurement of custom rubber components for facility or equipment maintenance. Samelin’s expertise lies in bridging niche socioeconomic categories with essential operational needs, ensuring compliance while enhancing quality of life across Air Force installations.