Joanne Q Swann

Joanne Q. Swann serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA4484, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical construction and facility maintenance services to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Air Force-specific requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses small- to mid-sized construction-related procurements, with a strong emphasis on timely delivery of services that support aircraft readiness, environmental compliance, and facility modernization efforts. Swann maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced specialty contractors, including PAETZOLD CONSTRUCTION CO INC, SEQUOIA CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED, RANCO CONSTRUCTION INC, THE PASSANANTE GROUP, LLC, and XENTURIS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for contractors with proven expertise in on-site execution, safety compliance, and rapid response capabilities essential to military installation operations. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear scope definition, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission alignment and quality assurance. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Swann exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring all of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses without further socioeconomic subdivisions. This consistent pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity within the defense construction sector while maintaining a competitive, agile vendor base. Her approach aligns with Department of Defense mandates to strengthen the small business industrial base supporting national security. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 238130 (Framing Contractors) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in structural framing, site preparation, and non-residential specialty trade services critical to airfield and facility infrastructure. She routinely manages contracts for carpentry, roofing, masonry, and other trade-specific construction tasks that directly support the Air Force’s installation sustainment and modernization priorities.