Charlene M. Maclean-Eltham

Charlene M. Maclean-Eltham serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility services contracts, with a primary focus on commercial and institutional building construction under NAICS 236220. Her acquisitions encompass HVAC systems, wastewater treatment upgrades, secure communications infrastructure, and related civil works essential to maintaining mission-essential facilities. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic goals of modernizing aging infrastructure and enhancing base resilience. Maclean-Eltham maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a trusted contractor delivering complex construction and facility modernization services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and rigorous technical evaluation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. She collaborates closely with project engineers and program managers to translate operational requirements into well-defined solicitation packages that ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with approximately half of her awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides, demonstrating active support for small disadvantaged businesses. The remaining half are awarded under no set-aside authority, allowing for broad competition while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission needs. This balanced approach ensures both equitable opportunity and operational agility. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 236220, where she specializes in procuring turnkey construction services for military installations, including structural upgrades, utility system modernizations, and facility expansions. She brings deep familiarity with building code compliance, sustainable construction practices, and integrated project delivery methods critical to Air Force infrastructure resilience.