Nika Calliste

SrA Nika Calliste supports the procurement mission of FA4801 49 Cons Pk within the Department of the Air Force, facilitating critical acquisitions that sustain aerospace readiness and installation infrastructure. Though her official title is not listed, her role centers on managing contract actions for advanced avionics, electronic warfare systems, and mission-critical instrumentation, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. She handles a diverse portfolio of procurement actions, including those for specialized electrical components, surveillance systems, and support services essential to operational base functionality. Her work directly enables the sustainment of high-priority aerospace platforms and communication networks vital to national defense. Calliste maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE INC., among others. These partnerships reflect a blend of technical services, specialized manufacturing, and logistical support essential to maintaining complex military systems. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven expertise in niche aerospace and industrial applications, often requiring compliance with stringent DoD quality and security standards. Collaborations are characterized by repeat engagement and a focus on reliability, technical precision, and timely delivery. Calliste demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 83.3% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base, prioritizing socioeconomic programs that enhance competition and resilience. Her contracting approach aligns with Air Force mandates to increase opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms, reinforcing equitable access to defense procurement. Her primary NAICS focus includes 334511 for aeronautical system manufacturing, 335311 for power transformer production, and 335999 for miscellaneous electrical components, indicating deep technical engagement with defense electronics and infrastructure systems. She also procures specialized industrial products such as stainless steel components and facility support materials, underscoring a broad yet mission-driven scope that bridges advanced aerospace technology with essential base operations.