Jeane E. Steed

Jeane E. Steed serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical services essential to maintaining operational readiness across Air Force installations. Her portfolio centers on modernizing facility systems, integrating secure communication networks, and enhancing fire safety and environmental resilience through complex procurements governed by FAR and DFARS regulations. She manages a diverse range of contract types—including CPFF, CPIF, and IDIQs—primarily for engineering, research, and management consulting services that support the Air Force’s long-term infrastructure modernization strategy. Steed maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense infrastructure, systems integration, and technical advisory services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure mission-aligned delivery. A strong advocate for small business participation, Steed consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 60% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster competition among small, qualified vendors while maintaining compliance with statutory goals for economic inclusion and innovation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), where she sources specialized technical solutions for facility upgrades, systems analysis, and defense-related R&D. She also frequently procures administrative management consulting services under NAICS 541611 to support program oversight and operational efficiency. Steed’s expertise spans technical domains including facility modernization, electronic systems integration, and mission-critical infrastructure resilience.