Lorraine A. Brandon

Lorraine A. Brandon supports the operational readiness of Air Force installations through strategic procurement of critical infrastructure and maintenance services under the FA5240 36 Cons Lgc, a unit within the Department of the Air Force. She manages acquisition programs focused on facility sustainment, communications systems, and logistics support essential to mission-critical air base operations. Her portfolio includes construction, repair, and modernization contracts for airfield infrastructure, building systems, and technical support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-driven performance standards. Brandon’s work directly enables the functionality of airborne and ground support systems by securing reliable, timely, and compliant vendor solutions. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Pacific Rim Constructors Inc., Gocrafts LLC, Docomo Pacific, Inc., M-80 Systems, Inc., and MIC Industries Inc., each specializing in construction, communications, and specialized equipment services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in military-grade facility upgrades and secure infrastructure integration. Brandon fosters collaborative, performance-based contracting models that emphasize quality assurance, schedule adherence, and compliance with DoD technical specifications. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 60% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. An additional 7.7% of awards are reserved for women-owned small businesses, underscoring a balanced socioeconomic approach to vendor selection that aligns with federal mandates and agency diversity goals. Brandon’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), indicating a heavy emphasis on airfield and base infrastructure development. She also procures related services in painting and wall covering (238320), prefabricated metal building components (332311), and specialized motor vehicle parts (336390), demonstrating expertise in integrated facility sustainment. Her domain knowledge spans civil engineering, facility modernization, and mission-critical logistics support essential to Air Force operational continuity.