Santiago Duque-Ayala

Santiago Duque-Ayala serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for construction, facility systems, and secure communications equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with strategic modernization goals. His portfolio includes complex acquisitions for wastewater treatment, HVAC systems, prefabricated metal structures, and mission-support services, requiring precise technical evaluation and risk mitigation in high-stakes defense environments. Duque-Ayala maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor delivering specialized engineering and facility support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships, fostering accountability and technical alignment with Air Force infrastructure standards. He engages with a mix of large-capacity contractors and small business competitors, prioritizing reliability and compliance over volume, and regularly collaborates with vendors to resolve technical specifications and delivery timelines. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition within the defense industrial base. Duque-Ayala’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332311 (prefabricated metal building components) and 333517 (machine tool manufacturing), reflecting his technical expertise in structural and mechanical systems for military facilities. He also oversees acquisitions in 541519 (computer-related services) and 339950 (sign manufacturing), indicating a broad operational scope that integrates digital infrastructure with physical asset management. His domain expertise spans facility modernization, industrial equipment procurement, and integrated systems deployment critical to Air Force base resilience.