Romeo B. Reyes

Romeo B. Reyes serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical infrastructure and communications systems essential to sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for complex defense-related projects, with a focus on commercial and institutional construction, electrical and HVAC systems, and integrated base defense technologies. His work directly supports operational resilience by ensuring timely delivery of secure, high-performance infrastructure that enables advanced radio, wireless, and aeronautical navigation systems across Air Force installations. Reyes maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms with proven expertise in defense-constrained environments and specialized construction services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear technical specifications, and rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering reliable vendor collaboration across project phases. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Reyes consistently prioritizes HUBZone set-asides, which account for nearly 39% of his awards, alongside significant use of total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, including 8(a) and women-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base while ensuring competitive, equitable access for underserved communities. His procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238210 (Electrical Contractors), indicating deep specialization in building systems that support secure military operations. He frequently procures integrated electrical, plumbing, and HVAC infrastructure alongside specialized building equipment installations, demonstrating technical fluency in construction standards applicable to sensitive defense facilities.