Silvia D Mesa

Silvia D. Mesa supports the Department of the Air Force’s infrastructure modernization mission through strategic procurement of mission-critical facility systems and services at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350. She manages acquisitions aligned with operational readiness, focusing on the integration of advanced communication networks, fire safety upgrades, and building systems essential to defense installations. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering resilient, secure environments for Air Force operations. She routinely handles complex contracts involving engineering, technical services, and infrastructure support, often coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to align procurement with long-term facility sustainment goals. Mesa maintains consistent partnerships 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 relationships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility modernization, telecommunications integration, and site-specific construction services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging established vendor capabilities to deliver scalable, compliant solutions across multiple installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Mesa prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, allocating 60% of her acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic inclusion and enhance competition, ensuring diverse vendors have meaningful access to defense-related opportunities. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small business eligibility across multiple socioeconomic categories, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to equitable procurement practices. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors) and 517111 (wired telecommunications carriers), each accounting for over 20% of her portfolio. Additional emphasis is placed on 561622 (locksmiths) and 488991 (packing and crating), underscoring her role in securing integrated physical and cyber-physical security systems. She also procures specialized equipment under 339113, demonstrating technical fluency in defense-grade facility systems requiring precise engineering and compliance standards.