Audra L. Novatnak

Audra L. Novatnak serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting installation sustainment and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses specialized services in facility maintenance, medical support, and infrastructure modernization, ensuring Air Force bases maintain safe, functional, and technologically advanced environments. She executes acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, frequently utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts and task order mechanisms to meet dynamic operational requirements with agility and compliance. Novatnak maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations, medical logistics, and communications support. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor engagement, performance-based service delivery, and consistent compliance with quality assurance protocols, fostering reliable execution across geographically dispersed installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Novatnak prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for nearly 60% of her awards. She also regularly incorporates Women-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity and broadening the supplier base. Her contracting approach aligns with Department of the Air Force goals to enhance resilience through diversified, community-based vendor networks. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333415 (HVAC and refrigeration systems), 722310 (food service contractors), and 721110 (lodging services), reflecting the agency’s need to sustain daily operations and quality-of-life infrastructure. She also procures office furniture (337214) and professional training services (611430), indicating expertise in integrated facility support across both technical and human capital domains.