Amy Jenkins

Amy Jenkins serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities through mission-enabling acquisitions. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on communications infrastructure, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies, ensuring operational resilience through secure, high-performance solutions. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain air superiority by acquiring advanced radio and wireless equipment, as well as mission-critical logistics and administrative services essential to base readiness and sustainment. Jenkins maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These vendors provide specialized services in facilities support, administrative operations, and packing and crating for sensitive defense equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in clear deliverables and strict adherence to defense procurement standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 20% of awards designated for 8(a) competed contracts and another 20% allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. The remaining 60% of acquisitions are conducted as open, unrestricted competitions, demonstrating both flexibility and a strong foundation in small business inclusion without compromising mission requirements. Jenkins’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), each accounting for 40% of her portfolio, with an additional 20% in 488991 (Packing and Crating). She specializes in procuring integrated support services that enable the deployment, maintenance, and secure handling of sensitive air force systems, demonstrating deep expertise in logistics, infrastructure support, and mission-critical administrative operations essential to air operations readiness.