Jacqueline Wilborne

Jacqueline Wilborne serves as a key procurement professional within the 11th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, where she supports the operational readiness and morale-enhancing missions of Air Force installations through specialized acquisitions of facilities support, ceremonial equipment, and mission-enabling services. Her work directly sustains Air Force bands, public engagement initiatives, and base infrastructure by securing contracts for non-combat, quality-of-life critical capabilities. She routinely manages solicitations under FAR Part 12 for commercial items and Part 13 for simplified acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning with the squadron’s strategic priorities in morale, public affairs, and ceremonial operations. Wilborne maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION, and LORTON STONE, LLC, each of which delivers specialized services ranging from environmental maintenance to audiovisual and ceremonial equipment support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in niche, mission-critical domains, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships that prioritize reliability and mission alignment over broad competition. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 92.3% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, locally-based firms. She consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses without requiring specific designations like 8(a) or HUBZone, reflecting a broad-based, inclusive approach to vendor development. Wilborne’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 711130 (Musical Groups and Artists) and 561790 (Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings), with additional emphasis on carpet and upholstery cleaning (561740), religious organization support (813110), and commercial machinery maintenance (811310). Her technical expertise centers on acquiring services that sustain ceremonial traditions, enhance base livability, and maintain mission-critical non-combat infrastructure, making her a vital link between Air Force cultural operations and the private sector.