Robert Zepeda

Robert Zepeda supports the procurement mission of the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace and space systems. Though his formal title is not listed, his procurement activities center on sustaining and modernizing space-based and ground-based infrastructure, including satellite communications, radio and wireless equipment, and precision electronic test instrumentation. He handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning commercial off-the-shelf hardware, specialized technical services, and custom-manufactured components essential to national defense operations in the space domain. His work ensures the readiness and technological edge of Air Force space operations through timely and compliant acquisition strategies. Zepeda’s contracting activity shows notable engagement with unexpected vendors, including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC. These partnerships suggest either unique interagency collaborations or potential misclassification in procurement data, as neither entity aligns with traditional aerospace suppliers. His working relationships appear to reflect a broad, non-traditional vendor base, possibly indicating efforts to leverage non-traditional sources or address unforeseen logistical needs within the supply chain. His contracting patterns reveal a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 42.9% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting. While no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are evident, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals active support for small business growth within the defense industrial base. Zepeda’s primary NAICS focus includes office furniture manufacturing, apparel contracting, chemical product manufacturing, computer peripheral equipment production, and professional technical services. This eclectic mix suggests either broad administrative support needs or potential classification anomalies. Nevertheless, his engagement with computer peripheral and technical services sectors confirms a technical procurement profile aligned with electronic systems and mission support infrastructure critical to Air Force space operations.