Valeria Fisher

Valeria Fisher serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her acquisitions support the agency’s mission to maintain cutting-edge analytical capabilities and modernize training infrastructure, with a focus on high-accuracy measurement devices, scientific apparatus, and mission-critical technical systems. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with operational readiness goals. Fisher maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each of which provides niche technical solutions in instrumentation, unmanned systems, and laboratory analytics. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and reliability, favoring suppliers with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade equipment and educational technology integration. These relationships reflect a strategic preference for vendors who can deliver customized, high-precision systems under stringent performance and quality standards. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, Fisher consistently allocates 25% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without reliance on specific socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her contracting patterns prioritize capability over certification, ensuring competitive, performance-driven outcomes while expanding opportunities for qualified small firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), reflecting demand for durable, high-performance training equipment; NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), supporting cadet instruction systems; and NAICS 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing), enabling modernized classroom and lab environments. This blend underscores her expertise in procuring mission-aligned technical and educational infrastructure for a STEM-focused military academy.