Jessica A. Nelson

Jessica A. Nelson serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the operational resilience of critical space launch and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility maintenance, utilities modernization, security systems, and technical support services essential to national security space operations. Her role ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract awards with strategic infrastructure modernization goals. Nelson routinely handles construction, environmental, and specialized technical service acquisitions requiring rigorous performance standards and mission-critical delivery timelines. Nelson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site preparation and infrastructure upgrades, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for specialized technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics coordination, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supply chain support. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD facilities, secure operations, and rapid-response capabilities under stringent security protocols. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 68.2% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Additional set-asides include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone contracts, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden economic opportunity while ensuring access to niche capabilities. This socioeconomic strategy enhances competition and fosters long-term vendor development aligned with Air Force resilience objectives. Nelson’s primary NAICS focus includes site preparation (238910), medical laboratories (621511), electronic computer manufacturing (334111), septic and wastewater services (562991), and professional equipment wholesaling (423490). These categories underscore her expertise in procuring mission-enabling services—from environmental infrastructure and facility utilities to specialized technical equipment—supporting both operational readiness and regulatory compliance across a complex, high-security installation.