Steve M. Noriega

Steve M. Noriega serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5004 354th Construction Squadron, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to airfield readiness and expeditionary sustainment. His portfolio focuses on procuring equipment leasing, specialty construction, and facility maintenance solutions that enable continuous aerospace operations in remote and austere environments. Noriega plays a pivotal role in translating operational requirements into compliant, performance-based contracts under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities that support Air Force resilience goals. He maintains a primary working relationship with Combat Medical Systems LLC, a key vendor providing specialized equipment and logistical support tailored to expeditionary operations. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to military standards, particularly in the rental and leasing of construction, mining, and aerospace-support machinery. Noriega consistently engages with contractors capable of rapid deployment and field-service responsiveness, prioritizing vendors with proven experience in military-grade infrastructure sustainment. Noriega demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 64% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently utilizes HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides to promote geographic and disadvantaged business participation, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden the supplier base while maintaining mission readiness. His contracting patterns align with Department of Defense priorities to increase small business engagement in critical infrastructure support roles. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 532412, involving the rental and leasing of heavy construction and industrial equipment, complemented by specialty trade contracting, airport operations support, and waste collection services. This technical domain expertise ensures he effectively manages complex, performance-driven requirements for mobile equipment, field maintenance systems, and mission-enabling logistics in dynamic operational theaters.