TSgt Frederick Chartrand

SSgt Frederick Chartrand serves as a key procurement specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 unit, supporting the modernization and sustainment of critical defense infrastructure. He manages acquisitions for mission-critical facility systems, including integrated electronic communications, fire safety upgrades, and building automation technologies, ensuring operational readiness across Air Force installations. His role centers on executing compliant, strategic contracting actions that align with DoD infrastructure resilience goals, with a focus on delivering secure, high-performance environments for defense operations. Chartrand maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships span engineering services, construction integration, and specialized equipment supply, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-compliant systems and facility modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Chartrand consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, allocating approximately 60% of his acquisition portfolio to small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms to contribute to national defense infrastructure. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach that leverages small business innovation while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 238220 (HVAC and plumbing systems), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), 332311 (prefabricated metal building components), and 334515 (instrumentation for electrical measurement), indicating deep expertise in facility systems integration, digital infrastructure, and precision test equipment. Chartrand’s acquisitions consistently support the deployment of secure, interoperable, and resilient building systems essential to Air Force operational continuity.