Steve Cardenas

Steve R. Cardenas serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His portfolio centers on procuring specialized medical, facility, and communications infrastructure services essential to operational continuity. Cardenas manages a diverse range of contract actions—including firm-fixed-price and service-based agreements—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals for airfield systems, medical facilities, and technical support environments. He maintains consistent working relationships with key 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., reflecting a pattern of engagement with established vendors experienced in facility maintenance, medical equipment logistics, and technical support services. Cardenas fosters long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence, often re-engaging contractors for follow-on work due to demonstrated capability and compliance. His contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 77.8% of awards issued without set-aside designations, yet he maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, consistently awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (16.7%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (5.6%). This balanced strategy ensures market competitiveness while advancing socioeconomic objectives. Cardenas specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 621111 (Offices of Physicians), 339112 and 339113 (surgical instrument and appliance manufacturing), and 334290 (communications equipment manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in medical infrastructure, clinical equipment, and secure communications systems. His technical focus underscores the agency’s need for precision-engineered, mission-ready solutions that meet stringent DoD standards for safety, interoperability, and durability.