A1C Maryann Malard

A1C MaryAnn Mallard supports the procurement mission of the 31st Contracting Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, facilitating acquisitions critical to expeditionary air base sustainment and operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on infrastructure resilience, tactical communications support, and facility modernization, ensuring that airpower projection capabilities remain robust and deployable. Her acquisitions typically involve specialized construction services, logistical equipment, and temporary operational infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s priority to maintain mission-critical environments under austere conditions. Mallard operates within a fast-paced, mission-driven contracting environment where speed, compliance, and technical precision are paramount. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and LIVINGWORKS EDUCATION USA INC, partnering with firms that deliver specialized solutions in base infrastructure, training systems, and field-deployable equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical alignment with operational needs, and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in expeditionary environments and rapid-response logistics. Mallard’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of awards issued under no set-aside status, indicating a focus on broad market access and mission-critical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she consistently reserves 10% of opportunities for Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2, supporting regional economic development and enhancing supply chain resilience through geographically proximate vendors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 337215 (showcase and locker manufacturing), 333924 (industrial material handling equipment), 624221 (temporary shelters), 713940 (recreational facilities), and 332439 (metal container manufacturing). These reflect a technical domain expertise in expeditionary base furnishings, field-deployable storage and shelter systems, and recreational infrastructure that supports personnel readiness—ensuring that airman welfare and operational functionality are maintained even in remote or transient locations.