Ceara C. Corden

Ceara C. Corden serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and facility services essential to air base operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, communications systems, and support services that sustain core airfield and installation functions, including HVAC, plumbing, wastewater systems, and secure building environments. She executes procurements in full compliance with FAR and DFARS, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and resilience goals. Corden’s acquisitions are strategically designed to maintain mission continuity while advancing infrastructure sustainability and technical modernization across active-duty installations. Corden maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized construction and facility services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly in complex building systems integration. She engages contractors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, prioritizing quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with military construction standards. Her collaborative engagement with contractors ensures seamless execution of high-priority, time-sensitive projects critical to base operations. Corden demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to promote equitable access for small businesses, consistently awarding contracts to firms certified under HUBZone, SDB, and SDVOSB programs. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base by empowering small, capable vendors with proven expertise in facility services and technical installations. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a secondary emphasis on 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing) for specialized training and recreation infrastructure. Corden brings deep technical knowledge in building systems procurement, ensuring acquisitions meet DoD environmental, safety, and operational standards while supporting force readiness through resilient, mission-aligned infrastructure.