Sylvia Jones

Sylvia serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Department of the Air Force’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, responsible for executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the operational infrastructure of Vandenberg Space Force Base. Her role centers on procuring specialized services essential to facility resilience, including construction, maintenance, and technical support for national security space operations. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services that uphold the integrity of launch site utilities, security systems, and mission-critical facilities. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s modernization priorities, emphasizing infrastructure sustainability and mission-readiness. Sylvia maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and civil works, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for specialized technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics and transportation, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supplies. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military and aerospace environments, often requiring security clearances, site-specific certifications, and experience with DoD compliance standards. Her procurement approach prioritizes reliability, responsiveness, and adherence to technical specifications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Sylvia consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, with 88.9% of her awards reserved for small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity among qualified small firms, particularly those with niche capabilities in facility maintenance, industrial repair, and specialized logistics. This commitment aligns with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals and enhances supply chain diversity for critical infrastructure support. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238330 (flooring contractors), 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 488190 (air transportation support), and 811490 (personal and household goods repair), reflecting her specialization in facility sustainment and technical services. She frequently procures services related to HVAC maintenance, facility upgrades, security system integration, and mission support logistics, demonstrating deep domain expertise in maintaining high-stakes space operations infrastructure.