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 systems essential to operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring engineering services and research and development solutions that modernize facility systems, enhance fire safety infrastructure, and integrate secure electronic and communication platforms across Air Force installations. She manages full lifecycle contracts—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic defense modernization goals. Jeane maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime 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 facility engineering, systems integration, and technical R&D. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear deliverables, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission-critical continuity and resilience. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Jeane directs 100% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, fully leveraging socioeconomic programs to foster equitable access to defense contracting opportunities. Her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse, agile supplier base capable of meeting the Air Force’s evolving technical demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), where she acquires specialized services such as facility systems design, cybersecurity-integrated infrastructure planning, and applied research for defense environments. Her technical domain expertise spans civil engineering, electronic systems integration, and life safety modernization, making her a key enabler of Air Force installation resilience and operational capability.