Melissa L. Sanders

Jillian Kennedy serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4819 325 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure and aerospace sustainment solutions essential to Air Force installation readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, repair, and modernization of military facilities, alongside the procurement of specialized aviation sensing technologies and utility systems. She plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical contracts that ensure the durability and operational resilience of Air Force bases, aligning acquisitions with DoD strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and force protection. Kennedy cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including small businesses specializing in civil engineering, building construction, and site preparation services. She frequently engages with firms holding 8(a), SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications, fostering long-term partnerships built on compliance, performance, and innovation. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparent competition and vendor development, encouraging new entrants into the defense construction market through structured outreach and clear solicitation requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, including targeted allocations for Women-Owned Small Businesses (18.8%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (12.5%). She actively prioritizes 8(a) competed set-asides and consistently structures solicitations to maximize small business participation, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base. Kennedy’s primary NAICS focus areas include Site Preparation (238910), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), and Heavy Civil Engineering (237990), with significant activity in water and sewer infrastructure (237110) and painting/wall covering (238320). She specializes in procuring complex, multi-disciplinary construction services requiring adherence to military specifications and environmental compliance standards, underscoring her technical expertise in military facility sustainment and infrastructure resilience.