Brooke A Mena

Brooke A. Mena serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. Her portfolio centers on securing advanced communications systems, specialized equipment maintenance, and facility infrastructure essential to broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control operations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the operational resilience of deployed and garrisoned units through reliable, secure, and technologically advanced capabilities. Brooke collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including small businesses specializing in radio and telecommunications equipment, industrial machinery repair, and security systems services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing niche technical expertise in defense-grade communications hardware and mission-critical facility components. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor partnerships that ensure sustainment and interoperability across Air Force platforms. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Brooke prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 84.4% of her acquisitions designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages HUBZone and other designated programs to foster economic opportunity while expanding the pool of qualified, innovative vendors. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the Air Force’s evolving technical demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing) and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), indicating deep expertise in secure RF systems, field-deployable hardware, and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure. She routinely procures encrypted transmission systems, hardened communication nodes, and prefabricated structural components, demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense-grade electronics and facility engineering.