Silvia D. Mesa

Silvia D. Mesa serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 facility, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for facility upgrades, electronic systems integration, and security services, ensuring alignment with Air Force operational readiness objectives. She specializes in acquiring complex technical solutions that enhance fire safety, communication networks, and physical infrastructure resilience across Air Force installations, applying rigorous FAR compliance and risk mitigation strategies to support national defense priorities. Mesa maintains consistent working relationships with a core 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 mix of small business and general contractor engagement, with a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized electrical, security, and audiovisual systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical validation, and timely delivery to meet stringent military facility standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mesa consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with approximately 62.5% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering opportunities for diverse vendors while maintaining competitive rigor and mission effectiveness. Her approach aligns with Department of Defense directives to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through inclusive sourcing. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 561621 (Security Systems Services). She routinely procures integrated security infrastructure, digital communication systems, and mission-critical wiring installations, demonstrating deep expertise in the convergence of physical security, electronic systems, and facility modernization within defense environments.