Salomon Gallardo

Salomon S. Gallardo serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical facility, medical, and operational support services essential to sustaining Air Force installations. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain safe, technologically advanced, and mission-ready environments for personnel and equipment. Gallardo specializes in managing service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with a focus on maintenance, logistics, and infrastructure support, often coordinating across multiple disciplines including airfield operations, medical facility upkeep, and communications systems modernization. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of vendors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC., many of which are small business concerns with specialized capabilities in facility services and technical support. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal service contract standards, fostering accountability and operational continuity across installation support missions. Gallardo demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 76.7% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. Additional set-asides include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) programs, underscoring a balanced approach to inclusive contracting that aligns with Department of the Air Force diversity and resilience goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include 339920 for sporting and athletic goods manufacturing—indicating procurement of recreational and training equipment—and 238330 for flooring contractors, reflecting infrastructure renovation efforts. He also regularly acquires services under 488190 for air transportation support and 812320 for facility maintenance, demonstrating technical expertise in sustaining operational environments through specialized, non-commodity service contracts.