SrA Daniel Obando

SrA Daniel Obando serves as a procurement specialist within the FA4659 319th Contracting Squadron, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. He manages a portfolio of construction and facility support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with operational readiness goals. His work centers on acquiring integrated services for airfield systems, utility networks, barracks, and administrative facilities, with a strong emphasis on lifecycle maintenance and resilience upgrades. Obando plays a key role in executing acquisitions that uphold safety, code compliance, and mission-critical functionality across the installation base. He maintains active contracting relationships with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC and MACK GLOBAL LLC, both of which provide specialized construction and facility support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in complex infrastructure projects, including mechanical system integration and facility modernization. Obando’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet stringent quality, timeline, and safety standards consistent with Air Force installation requirements. Obando’s procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. While the majority of his contracts remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a strategic alignment with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals and a focus on building a diverse vendor base capable of delivering mission-critical services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), where he oversees HVAC system upgrades, piping infrastructure, and climate control modernization. He also regularly procures building inspection services under NAICS 541350 and specialized telecommunications equipment under NAICS 334210, demonstrating technical fluency in facility systems integration and compliance with military-grade environmental and operational standards.