Jerald J. Kennedy

Jerald J. Kennedy serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4625 509 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for facility infrastructure, environmental services, logistics support, and specialized technical systems. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic objectives to maintain secure, resilient, and operational bases. His portfolio primarily consists of construction, maintenance, and mission-critical support services requiring precise technical oversight and regulatory adherence. Kennedy maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, K & M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC, N2GRATE GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, and AZTEK COMPUTERS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with firms capable of delivering complex facility upgrades, hazardous waste handling, transportation logistics, and IT modernization services. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering accountability and operational continuity across critical Air Force installations. A defining feature of Kennedy’s contracting strategy is his exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses. He actively prioritizes small business participation across all acquisition categories, ensuring equitable access to government contracts and reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to strengthen the small business industrial base. His consistent application of set-aside authorities reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a diverse, capable, and responsive vendor ecosystem. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 333921 (elevator and moving stairway manufacturing), 562112 (hazardous waste collection), 237310 (highway, street, and bridge construction), 561790 (other services to buildings and dwellings), and 221310 (water supply and irrigation systems). This technical specialization underscores his expertise in infrastructure resilience, environmental compliance, and facility sustainment—critical domains for maintaining Air Force operational readiness.