Vernon N Valigura

Vernon N. Valigura serves as a Contracting Officer for the 374th Contracting Squadron (FA5209) under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at U.S. military installations in Japan. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for facility maintenance, logistics support, and infrastructure services essential to daily base operations, ensuring compliance with FAR and AFMC acquisition policies. His portfolio emphasizes timely delivery of services that maintain safe, functional, and compliant environments for personnel and equipment across geographically dispersed units, with a focus on facility management, transportation, and sustainment systems. Valigura maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including KOTRACK INCORPORATED, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and KOTSUKENSETSU CO., LTD., reflecting a blend of domestic and international vendor engagement. He routinely works with firms specializing in facility services, communications equipment, and industrial supply chains, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting relationships grounded in rigorous source selection and contract administration practices. His approach prioritizes reliability, local responsiveness, and supply chain resilience in a theater-forward operational environment. Valigura demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. He actively leverages small business programs to enhance competition and promote economic opportunity, consistently awarding contracts to small, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms without reliance on 8(a) or HUBZone set-asides. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that prioritizes capability and capacity over socioeconomic preferences alone. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills), 326150 (Urethane Foam Manufacturing), 337211 (Wood Office Furniture), 423440 (Commercial Equipment Wholesalers), and 441110 (New Car Dealers), indicating a specialized domain in facility furnishings, interior build-out materials, vehicle support, and industrial supply distribution. Valigura’s expertise lies in procuring durable, mission-sustaining goods that support garrison infrastructure and daily operational needs in austere environments.