Delores Powell

Delores A. Powell serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4800 633 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain airfield and base infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for construction, utilities, and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning acquisitions with the Air Force’s priorities in operational readiness and modernization. Her portfolio consistently supports the maintenance and enhancement of essential installations through technical, engineering, and services-based procurements that directly enable mission continuity and force resilience. Powell maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including IMAGE BUSINESS INTERIORS LLC and NEXTGRADE INC, both of which provide specialized construction and facility modernization services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous contract administration to ensure quality, timeliness, and compliance with safety and security standards. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in military installation environments and a track record of delivering complex, mission-aligned projects under stringent regulatory frameworks. A defining feature of Powell’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She consistently structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to Air Force infrastructure contracts and fostering a robust small business ecosystem that supports national defense objectives through innovation and agility. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in electrical infrastructure under NAICS 221122 and 238210. She specializes in procuring facility upgrades, power distribution systems, and electrical installation services critical to sustaining Air Force installations. Her expertise spans integrated building systems, utility resilience, and compliance with DoD environmental and energy standards, making her a key enabler of base modernization and infrastructure sustainability initiatives.