Tonya L Chapman

Tonya L. Chapman serves as Chief of the Construction Flight within the 97th Contracting Command under the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the planning, solicitation, and execution of mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions to sustain and modernize air base facilities. Her role encompasses managing complex construction contracts aligned with Air Force readiness objectives, ensuring compliance with federal construction standards and environmental regulations. She oversees procurements for airfield, utilities, and facility systems critical to aircraft maintenance and operational continuity, coordinating with engineers, project managers, and environmental specialists to align contracting strategy with technical requirements and lifecycle sustainment goals. Chapman maintains a consistent working relationship with COORDINATED DEFENSE SUPPLY SYSTEMS, INC., a trusted contractor for integrated construction and maintenance services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in military infrastructure environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and quality assurance. She prioritizes contractors capable of executing high-stakes, time-sensitive projects under stringent security and operational constraints, often requiring coordination with active-duty units and base operations. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 54% of awards directed toward socioeconomic set-asides. HUBZone firms receive the largest share among these categories, followed by total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. She actively leverages 8(a) competed contracts to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Chapman’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), and 238160 (Roofing Contractors), reflecting her expertise in air base facility modernization. She routinely procures services related to structural rehabilitation, stormwater management, roofing systems, and utility infrastructure upgrades, ensuring compliance with military construction specifications and energy resilience standards. Her domain expertise spans civil works, building envelope systems, and specialty trade integration essential to mission-critical aerospace operations.