Joan E. Winston

Joan E. Winston serves as a Contract Administrator within the Department of the Air Force’s FA6633 934 Aw Pk organization, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisition strategies that sustain and modernize critical military infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and facility support contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness standards. Her portfolio primarily encompasses specialty trade contracting for airfield surfaces, utilities, security systems, and institutional building construction, aligning closely with the agency’s mandate to maintain operational-ready installations across the Air Force enterprise. Ms. Winston maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a key contractor specializing in site development and facility modernization. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with experienced, locally rooted vendors capable of delivering complex, high-integrity construction services under demanding military standards. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability, timely delivery, and adherence to defense-specific safety and environmental protocols. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong, deliberate commitment to small business participation, with over 90% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She routinely incorporates Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for underserved veteran-owned enterprises within the defense construction sector. Ms. Winston’s technical focus centers on NAICS codes including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors). She procures specialized services such as structural finishing, metal fabrication for defense applications, and integrated facility systems, requiring deep domain expertise in military construction standards, energy-efficient retrofits, and secure infrastructure upgrades. Her work ensures that Air Force installations remain resilient, compliant, and mission-sustaining.