JerKendra A. Holloway

JerKendra A. Holloway serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc, a critical procurement unit under the Department of the Air Force. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical air operations, specializing in advanced communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training solutions. Her work directly supports airborne readiness by ensuring timely delivery of radio and wireless infrastructure, protective gear, and simulation systems essential to operational effectiveness. Holloway coordinates with technical stakeholders to define requirements, conduct market research, and execute competitive solicitations in compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical timelines and technical precision. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a blend of niche technical providers and specialized service firms capable of delivering tailored solutions for complex air operations environments. Holloway fosters collaborative, performance-driven vendor relationships, often engaging contractors early in the requirements development phase to ensure solutions align with operational needs and technical specifications. Holloway demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of her procurements structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference ensures that small businesses—particularly those owned by veterans, women, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals—have equitable access to high-impact defense contracts. Her contracting patterns reflect a strategic focus on building a resilient small business industrial base capable of sustaining long-term air force readiness. While NAICS data is not currently available, her portfolio centers on procurement domains involving communications hardware, aviation safety systems, and immersive training technologies, requiring deep familiarity with defense-specific technical standards and certification requirements. Her expertise lies at the intersection of operational necessity and regulatory compliance, ensuring every acquisition enhances mission capability while upholding socioeconomic contracting goals.