Jenelle Forde

Jenelle Forde supports the procurement mission of FA4608 2 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, managing complex acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force infrastructure resilience and operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of facility maintenance systems, integrated security networks, and mission-critical communications equipment across installations—from airfields and hangars to recreational and religious facilities. Her work ensures the continuous functionality of physical and technological infrastructure essential to mission execution, with a focus on long-term sustainability and compliance with federal contracting standards. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction support, environmental services, and specialized technical systems. Forde maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including UNITED POOL MAINTENANCE LLC, WHITEDS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., CALEB CRUCIAN, HALLIDAY TECHNOLOGIES INC, and ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, combining specialized service providers with niche technical firms capable of delivering tailored solutions for installation-specific needs. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering collaborative vendor relationships grounded in past performance and technical capability. Her procurement strategy reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to small business participation without reliance on targeted socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while prioritizing capability over certification status. Forde’s primary acquisition focus centers on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with secure communication systems and digital infrastructure. She also regularly procures electrical installation services (238210) and industrial material handling equipment (333924), reflecting a multidisciplinary technical domain spanning IT, facility systems, and logistics support.