Shirley Puente

Shirley I Puente serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of service and facility-related contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with operational readiness goals. She routinely handles procurements for specialized maintenance, medical support, facility infrastructure, and technical services critical to maintaining safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Puente maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex, integrated services across facility operations, IT support, and environmental systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission continuity and operational resilience. A strong advocate for small business participation, Puente consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over half of her awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contracting, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises. Her socioeconomic strategy aligns with Air Force goals to foster inclusive economic growth while enhancing contractor diversity and innovation. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 561790 (other building services), 541519 (other computer-related services), 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration equipment manufacturing), 531120 (nonresidential building lessors), and 337214 (office furniture manufacturing). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring facility maintenance, IT infrastructure, environmental control systems, and mission-support equipment essential to Air Force base operations.