Renee E Gifford

Renee E. Gifford serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA3020 82 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical facility infrastructure, durable furnishings, and integrated technical systems essential to sustaining air base operations. Her portfolio focuses on procurement actions that ensure operational readiness through the acquisition of maintenance services, environmental support systems, and specialized equipment required for daily installation functionality. Gifford applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to deliver compliant, efficient solutions aligned with Air Force strategic modernization goals, often navigating complex requirements under FAR and DFARS frameworks. She maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Valiant Products Corporation and Logistics365 Inc., partnering with firms experienced in delivering facility-related goods and logistics support services. These contractors are frequently engaged for turnkey solutions involving installation, maintenance, and supply chain coordination for base infrastructure. Gifford’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure delivery of reliable, long-term operational support. Gifford demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 83.3% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB concerns, while maintaining competition and accountability. Her procurement patterns prioritize small business participation as a core element of mission success, aligning with Department of the Air Force initiatives to broaden the industrial base and enhance resilience through diverse vendor engagement. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, 321114 for wood preservation, 611710 for educational support services, and 813110 for religious organizations—each representing niche but strategically relevant procurement domains. While these categories may appear unconventional, they reflect specialized requirements tied to unique facility needs, training support, and infrastructure maintenance across dispersed Air Force installations. Gifford’s expertise lies in translating complex operational needs into targeted solicitations that attract qualified, compliant vendors in these specialized sectors.