Jessie L Gunderman

Jessie L. Gunderman serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4407 375th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing facility-related acquisitions critical to operational readiness and infrastructure sustainment. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts spanning building operations, environmental compliance, and security infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission requirements. Her portfolio primarily includes service-based procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on maintenance, logistics, and specialized support services essential to airfield and lodging facilities. Gunderman’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to maintain mission-critical environments through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting actions. Gunderman maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC., JAYTECH, INC., and NORTH AMERICAN IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY LLC, who provide specialized facility services and equipment integration. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in industrial maintenance, environmental systems, and logistical support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging past performance data and technical evaluations to ensure contractor accountability and mission alignment. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition (87.5%), Gunderman actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (12.5%), consistent with FAR 19.5. She demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting by prioritizing small business eligibility and ensuring equitable access for qualified vendors, though she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336112 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting a strong emphasis on airfield-specific equipment and support systems, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) and NAICS 812332 (Industrial Launderers). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring mission-critical facility services that sustain Air Force installation operations under stringent regulatory and safety standards.