Joleen Dedmon

Joleen Dedmon serves as a Contract Specialist with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain aerospace readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized equipment, avionics, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure supporting aircraft operations and base sustainment. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities across training, logistics, and operational domains, aligning procurement actions with Air Force readiness objectives and federal acquisition regulations. Dedmon maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span industrial manufacturing, facility construction, technical services, and specialized equipment supply, reflecting a balanced approach to vendor engagement across large and small market participants. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with technical specifications critical to aerospace operations. While the majority of her acquisitions—75%—are conducted without set-asides, Dedmon actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 25% of her portfolio. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering competition and expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 561730 (Landscaping Services), 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services), 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management), 339999 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing), and 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing). These reflect a diverse operational footprint requiring environmental maintenance, IT infrastructure support, waste handling, specialized component fabrication, and communications equipment—underscoring her technical versatility across non-traditional defense acquisition domains.