Jennifer A. McDonnell

Jennifer A. McDonnell serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and technical services essential to Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of facility systems, secure communications infrastructure, and specialized engineering support, ensuring the sustainment and modernization of high-priority installations. McDonnell specializes in complex, performance-based contracts under FAR Part 37 and frequently leverages indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to meet dynamic mission requirements across multiple geographically dispersed sites. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC., who provide integrated solutions in facility systems, cybersecurity-enabled communications, and mission-critical construction services. McDonnell fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical proficiency, compliance with DoD security standards, and responsive performance management, often utilizing performance-based service contracts to drive accountability and outcomes. McDonnell demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 62.5% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation without compromising mission needs. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business eligibility, aligning with Air Force directives to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through diverse supplier engagement. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), supporting HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems; NAICS 561612 for security and patrol services; and NAICS 334417 and 333912 for specialized electronic components and air compression systems. She also frequently procures geophysical surveying services (NAICS 541360) to support infrastructure planning. McDonnell’s expertise lies at the intersection of physical infrastructure resilience and secure technical systems, ensuring Air Force installations remain operationally capable and future-ready.