Elsie Barnaby

Elsie Barnaby serves as a key procurement lead within the FA6633 934 Aw Pk organization under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. Her work directly supports airpower readiness by overseeing contracts for facility construction, utilities maintenance, airfield surface rehabilitation, and security system upgrades. She handles a diverse portfolio of construction, facility services, and operational support acquisitions, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense standards and mission-critical timelines. Her role bridges strategic infrastructure planning with execution, enabling the agency to maintain safe, functional, and compliant installations across the air force’s operational footprint. Barnaby maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for site development and facility modernization projects. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliable, performance-based vendor partnerships, favoring contractors with demonstrated expertise in military-grade construction and rapid-response maintenance. She collaborates closely with vendors to ensure adherence to federal construction codes, environmental regulations, and defense-specific safety protocols, fostering long-term accountability and operational continuity. Her contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with equal portions of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and awarded without set-aside preferences. This approach ensures competitive fairness while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission needs. She actively leverages small business capabilities across multiple socioeconomic categories, supporting a diverse vendor base that contributes to workforce development and regional economic resilience. Barnaby’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (building maintenance services), 238290 (other building equipment contractors), 561790 (building services), 488190 (air transportation support), and 333112 (lawn and garden equipment manufacturing). These reflect a unique blend of facility operations, airfield support, and specialized equipment procurement essential to base readiness. Her expertise lies in integrating technical maintenance services with infrastructure resilience, ensuring seamless operational support for air force missions.