Athena Olmstead

Athena Olmstead serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. She manages acquisitions for building systems integration, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing services, as well as structural construction for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Her work ensures operational readiness by aligning contract awards with mission-critical facility requirements, emphasizing performance-based specifications and life-cycle cost efficiency in all procurement actions. Olmstead maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for complex site development and facility upgrades. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with demonstrated expertise in integrated building systems, fostering long-term partnerships that prioritize quality, compliance, and timely delivery. She engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based contract structures, ensuring accountability and adherence to technical standards for construction and maintenance services. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of awards set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5 and a targeted focus on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, she actively encourages socioeconomic participation through tailored solicitation language and outreach to certified small business vendors, reinforcing the Air Force’s broader equity and resilience goals in the built environment. Olmstead’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep specialization in building envelope and mechanical systems integration. She routinely procures services related to roof replacement, electrical distribution upgrades, and HVAC system modernization, ensuring installations meet Energy Policy Act and MIL-STD compliance standards. Her domain knowledge extends to facility maintenance protocols and sustainable construction practices, making her a strategic asset in advancing Air Force infrastructure resilience.