Allison R. Chermel

Allison R. Chermel serves as a key contracting professional within the 436 Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness of Air Force installations through the acquisition of specialized facility and infrastructure services. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, she ensures the sustainment of mission-critical environments by procuring services related to maintenance, construction, and facility modernization. Her work directly enables the functionality of aircraft support systems, hangar infrastructure, and security installations, aligning procurement decisions with the squadron’s strategic priorities of resilience and mission continuity. Chermel cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, women-owned firms, and 8(a) certified contractors, fostering a competitive and inclusive marketplace. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both established service providers and emerging small business entities, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and long-term partnership development. She consistently prioritizes transparency, compliance, and value-driven acquisition strategies across all contract types. Her procurement approach strongly emphasizes socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly 75% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides for small businesses, including equal allocations to Total Small Business Set-Asides and Women-Owned Small Businesses, alongside 8(a) competed awards. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service delivery and regulatory compliance under FAR Part 19. Chermel’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to institutional furniture manufacturing, museum operations, and specialized training services—including computer training and exam preparation—alongside hazardous waste collection. These reflect a unique blend of facility support, environmental compliance, and workforce development needs within Air Force installations. Her technical expertise spans the integration of operational infrastructure with ancillary services critical to base sustainment, demonstrating nuanced understanding of both physical and human capital requirements in defense environments.