Helen L Jordan

Helen L. Jordan serves as a Contracting Officer for the 910th Air Wing Logistics at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, operating under the Department of the Air Force. She is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of construction and infrastructure contracts essential to sustaining military airfield operations. Her portfolio focuses on ensuring the integrity, safety, and operational readiness of airfield surfaces, utility systems, and protective infrastructure through competitive and compliant acquisition processes. Jordan specializes in commercial and institutional building construction procurements, aligning acquisitions with Air Force engineering standards and mission-critical readiness requirements. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Cardinal Environmental Laboratories LLC and Charter Communications Operating LLC, reflecting a consistent reliance on specialized firms capable of delivering environmental compliance services and mission-critical communications infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and timely delivery of complex construction and support services. Jordan exhibits a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 50% of her awards structured under 8(a) competed set-asides and the remaining 50% open to general competition. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate strategy to integrate small, disadvantaged businesses into high-impact infrastructure projects while maintaining competitive rigor. Her contracting practices actively promote opportunity for 8(a) certified firms without compromising mission requirements or acquisition efficiency. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, encompassing airfield pavement rehabilitation, hangar construction, security fencing, utility upgrades, and related civil works. Jordan’s technical expertise lies in managing construction contracts that meet stringent military engineering specifications, ensuring compliance with UFC standards and environmental regulations. She is a trusted steward of Air Force infrastructure modernization, translating operational needs into actionable, compliant, and resilient acquisition solutions.