Robert Medina

Robert Medina serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across aerospace, aviation services, and professional technical support domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering competitive, transparent contracting processes. His portfolio primarily involves the solicitation and award of contracts for aircraft components, nonscheduled air freight services, and specialized technical consulting, requiring deep familiarity with defense and aviation industry standards. Medina is known for his methodical approach to source selection, risk assessment, and contract administration, ensuring that acquisitions align with mission-critical operational needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Medina maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses across the aerospace and aviation sectors. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced reliance on established industry players alongside emerging suppliers with niche technical capabilities. He consistently emphasizes performance-based contracting and incentivizes innovation through clear statement of work development and rigorous evaluation criteria, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability and quality delivery. Medina demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 40% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides—equally split between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and Women-Owned Small Businesses. His consistent use of these authorities underscores a deliberate strategy to expand market access for underrepresented entrepreneurs while maintaining competitive rigor. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad-based small business participation and gender equity in contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, where he acquires specialized aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment requiring stringent engineering controls and certification compliance. He also regularly procures nonscheduled chartered air freight services under NAICS 481212 and professional technical services under NAICS 541990, demonstrating expertise in both hardware procurement and high-skill service contracts. His technical domain knowledge spans aviation systems integration, logistics support, and mission-critical technical consulting, making him a key steward of aerospace and aviation capability development.