Ceara C. Corden

Ceara C. Corden serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining air base operational readiness through mission-critical infrastructure and support services. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, facilities maintenance, communications systems, and technical support contracts, ensuring alignment with Air Force resilience objectives and federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly enables the modernization of essential base infrastructure—including HVAC, wastewater treatment, and secure communications networks—by translating mission requirements into compliant, efficient acquisition strategies. Corden maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a key contractor providing integrated facilities and technical support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-year service delivery under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and basic ordering agreements. She prioritizes contractors with proven expertise in government facility operations and cybersecurity-compliant infrastructure support. A strong advocate for small business participation, Corden consistently structures acquisitions with an 80% total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her portfolio regularly includes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other certified small business concerns, fostering a competitive environment that enhances innovation and local economic impact. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210) and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), with significant activity in Computer Facilities Management Services (541513) and Educational Support Services (611710). She specializes in procuring integrated facility operations, IT infrastructure support, and technical services that sustain mission-critical air base functions, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD standards for service delivery, cybersecurity, and lifecycle asset management.