Samuel Garcia

Samuel Garcia serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airfield and facility infrastructure essential to operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and logistical support contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and AFMC procurement policies while aligning acquisitions with strategic infrastructure modernization goals. His work directly supports the integrity of aviation-capable installations through timely and compliant contracting for capital improvements and specialized technical services. Garcia maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, partnering with firms experienced in military-grade facility upgrades and geospatial infrastructure support. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types to ensure accountability and mission alignment. He cultivates long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, past performance, and adherence to defense-specific quality standards. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, Garcia demonstrates a steady commitment to small business participation through targeted solicitations that encourage competitive small business engagement without socioeconomic designations. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration systems), 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), 423830 (industrial machinery wholesalers), and 811111 (automotive repair), reflecting a technical domain expertise in facility systems, scientific equipment, and vehicle maintenance support. He routinely procures mission-enabling hardware and services that ensure base-wide functionality, with an emphasis on reliability, compliance, and lifecycle sustainment.