Sergio A. De La Pe�a

Sergio A. De La Peña serves as a key procurement lead within the 0410 AQ HQ Contract Office under the Department of the Army, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across Army installations and deployed forces. His work centers on securing essential hospitality, transportation, security, and administrative support services critical to personnel welfare and mission continuity. He specializes in full and open competitions for complex, performance-based contracts requiring seamless integration of logistics and communications infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Army force support objectives and readiness standards. De La Peña maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INC, BARBARICUM LLC, QUIET PROFESSIONALS, LLC, SOS INTERNATIONAL LLC, and SECOND-61 LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in expeditionary support, secure communications, and mission-enabling services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and responsive solutions under dynamic operational conditions. His procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a deliberate strategy prioritizing technical capability and operational suitability over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the urgent and mission-critical nature of the services procured. While small business participation is not formally mandated, the competitive environment encourages innovation from all qualified vendors regardless of size or certification status. The agency’s sole NAICS focus is 517112—Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)—indicating a specialized procurement domain centered on secure, resilient, and mobile wireless communications infrastructure. De La Peña’s expertise lies in acquiring end-to-end wireless networks, tactical communications systems, and associated support services that enable real-time command, control, and situational awareness for both garrisoned and deployed Army units.