Marlene E. Babbitt

Marlene E. Babbitt serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where she manages mission-critical acquisitions to modernize infrastructure and enhance operational readiness. Her responsibilities center on procuring advanced communications systems, facility-related equipment, and integrated technical services that support secure, resilient defense environments. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic priorities in fire safety modernization, electronic system integration, and facility sustainment. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, technical requirements demanding compliance with DoD standards and cybersecurity protocols. Babbitt maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of specialized engineering firms, IT service providers, and construction contractors capable of delivering mission-essential systems and infrastructure upgrades. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate proven expertise in defense-sector environments. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Babbitt consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 12.5% are reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underrepresented defense contractors. Her pattern of awarding contracts under no set-aside conditions is minimal and typically reserved for unique technical requirements not met by small business capabilities. Her technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 334220 and 334290, encompassing radio, television, and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, alongside 337214 for non-wood office furniture and 541519 for computer-related services. This reflects her expertise in procuring secure communication hardware, integrated IT infrastructure, and facility furnishings tailored to high-security Air Force installations.