Elena Gifford

Elena V. Gifford serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where she manages mission-critical procurement actions to modernize and sustain defense infrastructure. Her portfolio encompasses the acquisition of facility construction, mechanical systems, engineering services, and hazardous waste management solutions critical to operational readiness. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in fire safety modernization, secure facility integration, and resilient infrastructure development. Gifford handles a mix of sealed bidding and negotiated contracts, often utilizing FAR Part 12 commercial item authorities and performance-based service contracts to enhance efficiency and accountability. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span construction, technical engineering, and specialized facility services, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-related infrastructure projects. Gifford fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships, emphasizing quality control, schedule adherence, and compliance with security and environmental standards. Gifford demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 62.5% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. While she does not exclusively favor specific socioeconomic categories, her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility and competitive fairness, aligning with DoD’s broader goals to expand small business access to defense opportunities. Her approach reflects a deliberate balance between operational urgency and socioeconomic mandate compliance. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Plumbing and HVAC Contracting (238220), Engineering Services (541330), Prefabricated Metal Building Manufacturing (332311), and Hazardous Waste Collection (562112). She specializes in procuring integrated facility upgrades, engineered mechanical systems, and environmental remediation services essential to maintaining secure, compliant, and mission-ready Air Force installations.