Jayna Rhoads

Jayna Rhoads serves as a Contracting Specialist for the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain air base operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced communications systems, facility construction, and maintenance services essential to maintaining resilient infrastructure. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Air Force-specific requirements. Rhoads specializes in complex, multi-disciplinary procurements that integrate technical, logistical, and security considerations for high-priority defense installations. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., reflecting a pattern of engagement with established vendors experienced in military-grade construction, communications equipment, and facility sustainment. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical services under stringent operational timelines and security protocols. Rhoads demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 61% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. She actively utilizes HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to promote equitable access for underserved communities and disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns prioritize competitive small business engagement while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include roofing contractors (238160), commercial and institutional building construction (236220), and manufacturing of radio and telecommunications equipment (334220), underscoring her technical expertise in infrastructure resilience and secure communications systems. She routinely procures specialized services related to facility modernization, electromagnetic spectrum management, and auxiliary aircraft equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-specific technical domains and regulatory compliance frameworks.