Soledad P. Credo

Soledad P. Credo serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer (N63394) of the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace, electronic warfare, and communications systems essential to naval aviation readiness. Her procurement responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—focusing on high-technology engineering services and specialized component manufacturing. She ensures acquisitions align with DoN modernization priorities, particularly in sensor integration, printed circuit assembly, and cybersecurity-enabled communications infrastructure, supporting the operational endurance of fleet aircraft and electronic systems. Credo maintains strategic relationships with leading defense contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with prime vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity systems under strict military specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration on projects requiring advanced engineering validation and rapid prototyping capabilities. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, she consistently allocates 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in niche technical domains. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize qualified small businesses with demonstrated expertise in electronics manufacturing and systems integration, ensuring a resilient and diverse supplier base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), with significant activity in 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly), 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), and 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring custom electronic assemblies, precision measuring devices, and mission-critical communications hardware, leveraging deep technical knowledge to evaluate complex bids and ensure compliance with military performance standards.