Charlene G. Jeong

Charlene G. Jeong serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for executing complex procurement actions within the federal aerospace and aviation support sector. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract awards. Her responsibilities include conducting pre-solicitation planning, negotiating terms and conditions, managing source selection processes, and ensuring contractual performance aligns with mission objectives. Jeong primarily handles acquisitions for air transportation support services and aircraft manufacturing, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, logistics integration, and defense-related supply chain protocols. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Jeong consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, to fulfill mission-critical requirements. Her negotiation approach emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, risk mitigation, and performance-based contracting principles. She works closely with industry partners to clarify technical deliverables, ensure compliance with FAR clauses, and foster long-term vendor relationships grounded in accountability and transparency. Jeong demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses in the aerospace sector, though the majority of her portfolio remains open to full and open competition. She adheres to socioeconomic contracting guidelines without reliance on specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, favoring broad-based small business eligibility. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), encompassing ground handling, maintenance support, and airfield operations services, as well as NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), which includes components, assemblies, and systems integration. Jeong’s expertise centers on technical procurement in aviation infrastructure and aerospace manufacturing, requiring nuanced understanding of FAA regulations, airworthiness standards, and defense logistics frameworks.