Jillian J. Kennedy

Jillian J. Kennedy serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages critical infrastructure and aerospace sustainment acquisitions essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations. Her portfolio encompasses construction, repair, and modernization of military facilities, along with procurement of specialized aviation support systems. She exercises full contracting authority under FAR and DFARS, ensuring compliance with national security requirements while delivering mission-critical infrastructure solutions that enhance base resilience and sustainment capabilities. Kennedy cultivates strong partnerships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in civil works and facility modernization, including structural steel, roofing, and utility infrastructure providers. She engages both large prime contractors and specialized subcontractors to deliver integrated solutions for complex construction projects, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and lifecycle sustainment. Her procurement approach prioritizes collaboration with vendors possessing proven expertise in military-grade construction standards and rapid-response capabilities for contingency environments. A dedicated advocate for small business participation, Kennedy consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with over 57% of her acquisitions designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 14.3% reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to foster vendor diversity, enabling small firms to compete meaningfully in high-impact infrastructure programs while promoting economic opportunity within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction), 238120 (Structural Steel), 238330 (Flooring Contractors), and 423330 (Roofing and Insulation Material Wholesalers). She specializes in acquiring durable, weather-resistant materials and construction services tailored to austere environments, ensuring installations meet Air Force standards for longevity, safety, and mission continuity under extreme operational demands.