Jena Bowman

Jena Bowman serves as a Contract Specialist with the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages a diverse portfolio of facility-related acquisitions critical to operational readiness and infrastructure sustainability. Her responsibilities include soliciting, negotiating, and administering contracts for building operations, environmental compliance, security systems, and airfield support services. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring mission-critical installations maintain regulatory adherence and functional integrity through compliant, efficient procurement practices aligned with FAR and AFMC guidelines. Her acquisitions typically involve professional services, technical consulting, and specialized support activities essential to sustaining Air Force base operations. Jena Bowman maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who provide specialized facility management, technical support, and logistics services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. She engages primarily with established service providers with proven track records in federal facility operations, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize accountability and continuous improvement in delivery. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with nearly 33% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a dedicated 3.7% allocation to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, she actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for qualified small and veteran-owned firms, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to equitable access and workforce development within federal contracting. Jena’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 541611 (management consulting), 541511 (custom computer programming), 541690 (technical consulting), and 488190 (air transportation support services). She specializes in acquiring technical advisory services, IT system integration, and airfield operational support, reflecting deep expertise in facility modernization, compliance-driven consulting, and mission-critical infrastructure enhancement. Her domain knowledge spans both administrative and technical service sectors supporting Air Force installation resilience.