Nancy Ekblad

Nancy Ekblad serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4427 60 Cons Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical equipment to sustain air force training, medical support, and public demonstration programs. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialized electromedical instruments, surgical supplies, analytical laboratory systems, and demonstration infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and operational readiness requirements. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain advanced technical capabilities across both medical and aerial demonstration domains. Ekblad maintains consistent contracting relationships with CW3RET ENTERPRISE LLC and CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES RESOURCES, INC., partnering with vendors capable of delivering specialized, high-integrity equipment under strict performance and certification standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with firms that demonstrate proven expertise in niche industrial and medical support sectors. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Ekblad exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all awarded contracts are reserved for small businesses meeting socioeconomic criteria. This consistent policy reflects a deep institutional commitment to equitable access and economic opportunity, aligning with broader Department of Defense goals to expand small business engagement in defense-related acquisitions. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 561710 (Exterminating and Pest Control Services) and 337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing), reflecting unique operational needs in base infrastructure maintenance and facility-specific environmental controls. Though seemingly unconventional, these categories support critical health, safety, and mission-readiness functions within air force installations, demonstrating Ekblad’s specialized understanding of non-traditional yet essential procurement domains in military support operations.