Elona N. Jarrell

Elona Jarrell serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8681 AFLCMC EBD, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for advancing high-capacity munitions, guided missile systems, and precision strike technologies. In this role, she manages acquisitions supporting the development, production, and sustainment of next-generation ordnance and warhead systems essential to national air and space dominance. Her portfolio encompasses construction, electrical infrastructure, and specialized electronic components that enable mission-critical testing, storage, and integration facilities for advanced weapon systems. She ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning procurement decisions with strategic modernization goals. Jarrell maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including commercial building constructors, electrical installation firms, and electronic parts wholesalers who support the infrastructure and technical backbone of munitions programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD security, quality, and delivery standards. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in defense-adjacent construction and specialized electronics supply chains. Her procurement strategy demonstrates strong support for small business participation, with over 50% of actions open to general competition and nearly 42% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 8.3% are competed under the 8(a) program, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity among socioeconomically disadvantaged firms. This balanced approach ensures competitive rigor while expanding the defense industrial base. Jarrell’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (commercial and institutional building construction) and 238210 (electrical contractors), indicating a strong emphasis on facility modernization for munitions handling and testing. She also procures electronic components through NAICS 423690, underscoring her technical engagement with guidance system integration and sensor infrastructure. Her expertise bridges physical infrastructure development with advanced ordnance systems support, making her a pivotal link between facility readiness and weapon system operational capability.