Jeffrey Helstrom

Jeffrey Helstrom serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA6633 934 Aw Pk organization, where he plays a pivotal role in executing construction and infrastructure modernization acquisitions critical to airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for military facility projects, including new construction, renovation, and maintenance of airfield surfaces, utilities, and security systems. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain mission-critical infrastructure by ensuring compliance with DoD standards and timely delivery of high-quality facilities. Helstrom specializes in firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on complex, high-stakes construction projects requiring rigorous technical oversight and performance-based acquisition strategies. Helstrom maintains a consistent and strategic partnership with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, the agency’s primary contractor for commercial and institutional building construction. His procurement patterns reflect a deep reliance on this vendor’s proven expertise in military facility execution, with repeated award actions indicating a trusted, long-term working relationship built on performance reliability and compliance with defense construction specifications. He actively engages with contractors through pre-solicitation conferences, technical evaluations, and post-award performance reviews to ensure alignment with mission requirements. A defining feature of Helstrom’s contracting approach is his exclusive use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, with 100% of his acquisitions reserved for this socioeconomic category. This unwavering commitment reflects a deliberate strategy to empower veteran-owned enterprises and align with federal mandates to increase opportunities for qualifying small businesses in defense infrastructure contracting. His procurement portfolio is narrowly focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—encompassing the design-build and traditional construction of barracks, command centers, maintenance facilities, and support structures. Helstrom brings specialized expertise in interpreting military construction standards, managing construction specifications (such as UFCs), and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and accessibility requirements for federal installations.