Ellen Souhrada

Ellen F. Souhrada serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA5000 673 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain critical military infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning facility support services and specialized equipment manufacturing, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned delivery of construction, maintenance, and electrotherapeutic systems. Her work directly supports the Air Force’s mission to maintain high-readiness installations through timely, compliant, and cost-effective contracting solutions. Souhrada maintains established relationships with key contractors including GIGABITER LLC, VINDICATOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC., YUKON EQUIPMENT, INC., and GLOBAL FINISHING SOLUTIONS LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of medium and small business vendors with proven capabilities in facility operations and engineered equipment. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for performance-based service agreements and technical procurement vehicles that emphasize quality, reliability, and lifecycle support. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in clear deliverables, compliance oversight, and continuous performance evaluation. Her procurement approach reflects an equal commitment to open competition and small business set-asides, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced strategy ensures robust market participation while maintaining competitive integrity, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals without compromising mission requirements. Souhrada’s primary focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), directing acquisitions toward environmental services, installation maintenance, and specialized electrotherapeutic and engine-related equipment. Her technical expertise encompasses facility operations contracting, maintenance logistics, and procurement of mission-critical mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in both service and manufacturing sectors essential to Air Force infrastructure resilience.