Delene Kendrick

Delene Kendrick serves as a key procurement lead within the FA6670 914 AW LGC, a Department of the Air Force organization responsible for sustaining mission-critical infrastructure at military installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions focused on facilities maintenance, operational support, and logistical readiness, ensuring that installations remain secure, functional, and compliant with DoD standards. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain aging infrastructure through timely and efficient contracting for essential services, bridging operational needs with federal acquisition regulations to deliver mission-critical outcomes. Kendrick maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of experienced contractors, including La Salle Hospitality Inc. and Paradigm Environmental Services, Inc., both of which provide specialized support in hospitality, environmental services, and facility operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based service delivery, with a preference for contractors demonstrating proven capability in military installation environments and compliance with federal environmental and safety standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Kendrick consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 63% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition, aligning with DoD’s socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns show minimal use of full and open competitions, underscoring a sustained commitment to leveraging small business capabilities across multiple socioeconomic categories. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 721110 (hotels and motels), 562111 (solid waste collection), 812332 (industrial launderers), 488190 (air transportation support), and 811310 (commercial equipment repair), reflecting expertise in facility services, environmental compliance, and operational logistics. She specializes in procuring mission-enabling services that sustain daily installation functionality, with deep familiarity in the technical and regulatory demands of DoD facility management.