Marlene M. Kleckner

Marlene M. Kleckner serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to maintain cutting-edge technical and scientific readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization. Her work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic operational goals, focusing on high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and mission-critical analytical tools. Kleckner maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each of which provides specialized technical solutions in instrumentation, unmanned systems, and scientific data collection. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term partnerships with firms proven in delivering mission-essential equipment under stringent aerospace and academic research environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted without set-asides (73.7%), Kleckner demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with over one-quarter of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and a notable 5.3% directed to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while actively supporting qualified small and veteran-owned vendors. Her primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers), 423430 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers), and 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring software-enabled instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, and communication systems. She regularly acquires technical solutions for laboratory environments, flight simulation support, and real-time telemetry systems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace research procurement and scientific equipment acquisition.