SFC Marcus Penaloza

SFC Marcus Penaloza serves as a key procurement specialist within the 0906th Aq Co Det B Contracti, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure at overseas installations in South Korea. He manages acquisition activities for facility systems essential to operational readiness, including structural upgrades, utilities, and building services for combat support facilities such as air bases and garrison installations. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of construction and maintenance contracts, from requirements development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army engineering standards. Penaloza’s portfolio emphasizes timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure to maintain force readiness in austere environments. Penaloza maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of South Korean-based contractors, including YEAJIN E&C CO., LTD., LK TECH CO., LTD., NOKHWACHANGJO, YIBON CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD., and DAE HUNG CO., LTD. These vendors are regularly selected for their proven expertise in military-grade construction, facility maintenance, and infrastructure modernization tailored to U.S. Army specifications. His contracting approach reflects a preference for established, locally embedded contractors with demonstrated capability in executing complex, high-integrity projects under stringent security and operational constraints, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships. Penaloza’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of technical capability, schedule reliability, and geographic proximity over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the operational urgency and specialized nature of overseas infrastructure projects. While small business participation is not formally targeted, all procurements adhere to rigorous evaluation criteria ensuring fair and transparent competition. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), indicating a dual emphasis on aviation support infrastructure and specialized building systems. He procures components and services related to aircraft maintenance facilities, environmental control systems, electrical distribution networks, and integrated building automation, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with military facility engineering standards and aviation support requirements.