Richard C. Jedlinski

Richard C. Jedlinski serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical airpower infrastructure. His portfolio centers on mission-critical construction, communications systems, and facility modernization projects essential to operational readiness. He executes full lifecycle contracting for commercial and industrial building construction, roofing, site preparation, and highway infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with Air Force strategic objectives. Jedlinski’s work directly supports the fielding and maintenance of secure command-and-control environments and broadcasting systems vital to global air operations. Jedlinski cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of contractors, primarily specializing in construction and infrastructure services. He engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and technical compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes risk mitigation, schedule integrity, and quality assurance across high-stakes facility projects, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to ensure contractor deliverables meet stringent military standards. Jedlinski demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of his awards conducted under unrestricted competition (69.2%). However, he consistently prioritizes HUBZone and 8(a) set-asides, allocating 23.1% and 5.8% of opportunities respectively to qualified small businesses. His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand participation from disadvantaged and geographically targeted firms, reinforcing Air Force goals for equitable access and workforce development. His primary industry focus lies in commercial and industrial building construction (NAICS 236220 and 236210), with significant activity in roofing (238160) and site preparation (238910). He regularly procures turnkey construction services for hardened facilities, maintenance hangars, and utility infrastructure supporting airfield operations. Jedlinski’s technical expertise spans building codes, military construction standards, and integrated facility systems, ensuring all acquisitions meet operational and safety requirements for mission-critical environments.