P.Charlene Frink

Charlene Frink serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional services, with a primary focus on administrative and management consulting, systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), and enterprise IT modernization initiatives. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities by ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient contract award and administration processes that align with DoD acquisition regulations and mission objectives. Frink maintains consistent, long-term relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, leveraging their deep expertise in technical advisory services, cybersecurity support, and mission analytics. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, high-capacity providers capable of delivering complex, knowledge-intensive solutions under performance-based contracting frameworks. Her procurement approach emphasizes outcome-driven requirements, structured task order management, and rigorous performance evaluation to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. Frink’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and past performance, rather than socioeconomic designations. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her current portfolio, her adherence to fair and transparent procurement practices ensures equitable access for all eligible vendors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). She routinely procures services related to enterprise system optimization, workforce development, data analytics, and technical training programs, demonstrating specialized expertise in supporting Air Force-wide digital transformation and workforce readiness initiatives.