Yolanda Velasco-Romero

Yolanda Velasco-Romero serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and secure communications equipment, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing aging physical assets and enhancing base resilience through timely, compliant contracting. Velasco-Romero maintains a strong, ongoing partnership with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key vendor delivering specialized maintenance and integration services for commercial and industrial equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based vendor relationships that prioritize reliability and technical expertise, particularly in complex facility systems and mission-support services. She actively collaborates with contractors to ensure technical specifications align with Air Force operational standards and lifecycle sustainability goals. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Velasco-Romero consistently structures solicitations with a Total Small Business Set-Aside preference of 85.2%, prioritizing opportunities for SDVOSBs, HUBZone firms, and 8(a) certified entities. Her contracting approach actively fosters socioeconomic inclusion, embedding small business goals into every phase of acquisition planning—from market research through contract award—while maintaining rigorous performance and compliance standards. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 238290 (other building equipment contractors), and 238220 (plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems maintenance and infrastructure modernization. She routinely procures mission-critical services such as HVAC overhauls, wastewater system upgrades, and air compressor maintenance, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the intersection of defense infrastructure and commercial technical standards.