Jeannine F. Bernard

Jeannine F. Bernard serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on professional services and technical support, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), cybersecurity infrastructure, enterprise IT modernization, and mission analytics. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities through competitive, compliant, and timely contract actions. Jeannine maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, partnering with both industry leaders and academic institutions to deliver specialized technical expertise. Her contracting approach fosters collaborative, performance-based engagements that prioritize innovation and mission outcomes, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract types to accommodate evolving technical requirements and research-driven deliverables. A steadfast advocate for socioeconomic equity, Jeannine consistently structures solicitations as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a 100% preference for this category. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises, aligning with Department of Defense mandates while ensuring high-quality, responsive service delivery from qualified small business partners. Her primary procurement focus is anchored in NAICS 334220, encompassing the acquisition of radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment manufacturing capabilities. This specialization supports the Air Force’s need for secure, resilient communications systems, signal processing hardware, and integrated electronic warfare components. Jeannine’s technical acumen ensures that acquisitions meet stringent DoD interoperability and cybersecurity standards, bridging industrial production capacity with operational mission requirements.