Lori J. Jenkins

Lori J. Jenkins serves as a secondary contracting professional within the FA6656 910 AW LGC YNGSTN WRN ARPT, a Department of the Air Force facility responsible for sustaining and modernizing critical airfield infrastructure. Though not the primary contracting officer, Jenkins plays a vital support role in the execution of acquisition strategies for construction, utility, and security-related projects essential to operational readiness. Her work involves coordinating procurement activities for airfield surface rehabilitation, utility system upgrades, and protective infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical timelines. She interfaces with project engineers, program managers, and vendor representatives to facilitate timely and compliant contract awards. Jenkins maintains active relationships with key contractors including CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC, indicating a focus on communications and utility infrastructure support. Her procurement patterns suggest collaboration with a mix of large prime contractors and specialized small businesses, often in support of complex, multi-disciplinary projects requiring technical expertise in aviation-grade construction and utility systems. These partnerships are typically structured through competitively awarded contracts with clear performance metrics tied to safety, durability, and mission continuity. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 54% of acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, and notable allocations to HUBZone, Women-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This demonstrates a deliberate socioeconomic strategy aligned with DoD goals to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience in the supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 221118 (Other Electric Power Generation), and 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution), reflecting expertise in airfield utility modernization, power infrastructure, and integrated facility systems. She routinely manages acquisitions involving civil engineering, energy distribution, and specialized construction materials, underscoring technical proficiency in mission-critical infrastructure sustainment.