Jenelle Dukes

Jenelle Dukes serves as a key procurement professional within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the development and integration of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems. She manages acquisitions critical to aerospace mission readiness, focusing on high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms. Her portfolio centers on technical systems requiring rigorous test and evaluation, including analytical instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility solutions, and mission-critical control systems, ensuring compliance with DoD standards for performance and interoperability. Dukes maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized vendors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche contractors with proven expertise in defense-grade instrumentation, ruggedized electronics, and mission-specific test infrastructure. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability over scale, often engaging small, agile firms capable of rapid prototyping and field-deployable system integration. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dukes structures approximately 60% of her acquisitions as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing socioeconomic programs that foster innovation among emerging defense contractors. Her contracting patterns consistently favor small businesses with specialized technical credentials, reinforcing the agency’s mission to leverage diverse vendor capabilities for cutting-edge aerospace systems. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting deep engagement with high-end sensor calibration, signal analysis tools, and engineering support for electronic test environments. She also procures specialized medical-grade instrumentation under NAICS 339112, often repurposed for military health monitoring or environmental sensing. Dukes’ expertise lies at the intersection of technical precision and strategic sourcing, ensuring mission-critical systems meet exacting aerospace standards through targeted, compliant acquisitions.