John Fontenot

John Fontenot serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned installations. His portfolio centers on securing specialized communications infrastructure, IT systems, and facility support services essential to maintaining Air Force operational tempo. He routinely handles complex contracting actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, with a focus on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions and service-based contracts that align with Defense Logistics Agency standards and Air Force installation modernization goals. Fontenot maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., who provide secure communications hardware, cybersecurity services, and base-wide IT support. He also collaborates with niche vendors such as AADS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INT'L LLC and MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL INC to fulfill specialized logistical and mission-support needs. His procurement approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and rapid response, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and contract compliance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Fontenot directs 100% of his acquisition portfolio toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and veteran-owned firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to maximize socioeconomic impact while maintaining mission fidelity, consistently prioritizing small business eligibility and certification verification in source selection. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) and 337214 (Office Furniture [except Wood] Manufacturing), indicating expertise in procuring electrical distribution components and durable, military-grade office systems. These categories reflect his technical domain knowledge in infrastructure resilience and facility sustainment, ensuring that both mission-critical hardware and administrative environments meet DoD durability and security standards.