Vences Roybal

Vences A. Roybal serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA9401 377 Msg Pk, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. His portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment essential to sustaining and modernizing Air Force operational capabilities. Roybal manages full lifecycle contracts for sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and electrical signal testing apparatus, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and national security requirements. He operates within a high-stakes acquisition environment requiring strict compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to validate technical deliverables. Roybal maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in specialized instrumentation, signal processing, and environmental compliance for defense applications. His contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, past performance, and supply chain reliability, fostering long-term vendor collaborations that support mission continuity and rapid response to evolving operational needs. While the majority of his acquisitions—89.8%—are conducted without set-asides, Roybal maintains a deliberate 10.2% focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation. He prioritizes vendors capable of delivering complex technical solutions while supporting socioeconomic goals, though his primary emphasis remains on mission readiness and technical capability over socioeconomic classification. His industry focus is concentrated in NAICS 334515 (instrument manufacturing for electrical signal measurement), 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical equipment), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision test equipment, electronic warfare sensors, and mission-specific communications hardware. Roybal’s work directly supports the Air Force’s modernization priorities in electronic sensing, secure data transmission, and laboratory validation systems.