Seth Mercil

Seth C. Mercil serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, supporting the modernization and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. His responsibilities encompass the acquisition of technical systems and services essential to facility resilience, including electronic communications, data infrastructure, and fire safety modernization. Mercil manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing operational readiness through timely, secure, and scalable solutions. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, combining established firms with specialized technical capabilities and regional construction expertise. Mercil’s contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a preference for firms demonstrating proven experience in defense-related infrastructure and integrated systems deployment. His procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 75% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a robust 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition and enable small businesses to contribute meaningfully to national defense infrastructure without compromising operational requirements. Mercil’s primary NAICS focus areas include 518210 (computing infrastructure and data services), 334210 (telephone apparatus manufacturing), and 511210 (software publishing), alongside 713950 (bowling centers)—a category likely tied to recreational facility modernization on bases. His expertise spans procurement of secure communication hardware, networked data systems, and facility-integrated electronics, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-grade technical standards and lifecycle management of mission-critical assets.