Ms. Omelia Saunders

Ms. Omelia Saunders serves as a key contracting professional within the 436th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisition programs that sustain critical Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She oversees the procurement of construction, engineering, and facility support services essential to maintaining mission-critical air base environments, including hangars, security systems, and aircraft support infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily involves competitive solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on ensuring timely delivery of services that directly enable flight operations and base resilience. While specific contractor names are not available, Ms. Saunders maintains a robust contracting ecosystem focused on small business participation, with over 72% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. She routinely engages with a diverse range of small business vendors, including those certified under HUBZone, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs, fostering long-term partnerships that align with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. Her procurement approach prioritizes competitive fairness, transparency, and deliberate inclusion of disadvantaged business enterprises. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), reflecting her leadership in infrastructure resilience projects. She also manages acquisitions in engineering services (NAICS 541330) and facility construction (NAICS 236220), demonstrating expertise in civil works and base modernization. Additional niche procurements include investigation and background check services (NAICS 561611), underscoring her role in supporting security and personnel vetting operations. Her technical domain expertise spans military construction standards, facility lifecycle management, and integrated infrastructure sustainment. Ms. Saunders’ procurement strategy consistently aligns with Air Force mission priorities, emphasizing rapid response, regulatory compliance, and small business development to ensure the enduring functionality of critical air base assets.