Socorro C. Apodaca

Socorro C. Apodaca serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of service contracts focused on medical laboratory operations, facility maintenance, and local logistics support, ensuring that base infrastructure remains operational, compliant, and technologically current. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing medical diagnostics and communications systems while maintaining safe, functional environments for personnel and equipment. Apodaca maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced service providers with proven capabilities in medical diagnostics, facility operations, and rapid-response logistics. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure quality and accountability. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 8(a) competed set-asides accounting for half of her awards, matched equally by open, non-set-aside competitions. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster competition while actively advancing opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses certified under the 8(a) Business Development Program. Apodaca’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 621511 (Medical Laboratories) and NAICS 492210 (Local Messengers and Local Delivery), indicating deep expertise in procuring clinical testing services, specimen handling, and on-base courier and delivery operations. Her domain knowledge spans laboratory accreditation standards, infection control protocols, and time-sensitive logistics networks critical to Air Force medical readiness.