Valentin Figueroa

Valentin Figueroa serves as a key procurement lead within the FA3099 47 Conf Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining critical airfield and facility infrastructure to ensure operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and logistical support acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to modernize base infrastructure and enable mission-critical aviation operations. His contracting activities primarily involve capital improvement projects, facility upgrades, and specialized engineering services, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. Figueroa’s work directly supports the Air Force’s resilience goals through strategic sourcing of durable, high-integrity infrastructure solutions. He maintains established working relationships with AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC and Horsepower Geospatial LLC, both of which provide specialized construction, geospatial analysis, and infrastructure support services. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven technical expertise in military installation environments, including airfield pavement systems, utility upgrades, and facility modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance with technical specifications, and consistent vendor accountability to meet stringent Air Force operational timelines. Figueroa demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and a notable emphasis on HUBZone contractors. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster regional economic development and leverage the unique capabilities of underserved communities, while maintaining high standards for delivery and quality. The balance between small business set-asides and open competitions ensures competitive rigor without compromising mission needs. His procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), and 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing), indicating a technical emphasis on structural components, facility hardware, and specialized tooling for maintenance operations. He routinely sources institutional furniture, plastics materials, and engineered building systems that meet military-grade durability and safety standards, reflecting deep domain expertise in installation sustainment and defense infrastructure procurement.