Brenda S. Lauer

Brenda S. Lauer serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3030 17 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization contracts critical to operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of construction, maintenance, and support services essential to Air Force installation functionality, with a focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems repair. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain mission-critical infrastructure while enhancing quality of life for personnel through timely, compliant, and performance-based contracting. Lauer maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, IMPERIAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, DUNCAN MECHANICAL SERVICE, INC, and ACTION CONSTRUCTION AUSTIN LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial and institutional facility work, particularly in specialized trades such as electrical systems installation, mechanical service, and site development. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and proven performance in complex, high-visibility environments. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 63.8% of awards issued without set-asides, yet she actively supports small business participation, allocating 34.0% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5 and an additional 2.1% through 8(a) competed programs. This balanced strategy ensures broad vendor access while promoting socioeconomic goals and fostering a competitive marketplace. Lauer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 238210 (Electrical Contractors), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), reflecting deep expertise in facility systems maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. She also procures commercial building construction services under NAICS 236220 and computer facilities management under 541513, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining mission-critical Air Force installations.