Merry K. Sargent-Green

Merry K. Sargent-Green serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing facility sustainment and infrastructure modernization contracts critical to Air Force operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of mission-enabling construction and maintenance services that support garrison and expeditionary installations, ensuring compliance with federal standards for durability, safety, and resilience. Her portfolio primarily encompasses facility infrastructure projects, including HVAC, electrical, utility, and airfield systems, with a strong emphasis on long-term asset lifecycle management and readiness-critical upgrades. Sargent-Green cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse base of small business contractors, prioritizing full and open competition under small business set-asides. While specific vendor names are not publicly disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, fostering robust small business participation across the installation support supply chain. Her approach emphasizes capacity building and equitable access, ensuring that socioeconomic goals are fully integrated into each acquisition strategy. She maintains a 100% small business set-aside preference across all eligible procurements, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting objectives under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate institutional focus on empowering disadvantaged and underserved businesses to contribute to national defense infrastructure, aligning with Department of Defense mandates for inclusive economic growth. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors). She specializes in procuring complex construction services requiring compliance with military construction standards, including seismic resilience, energy efficiency, and environmental remediation, making her a vital link between infrastructure needs and mission-critical execution.