Useba Ford

Useba Ford serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-enabling construction and infrastructure services at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. In this role, Ford oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from solicitation to contract award and administration—to ensure timely delivery of facility modernization, utility system upgrades, and operational readiness support. Her portfolio primarily includes construction, maintenance, and environmental services critical to sustaining airfield and base infrastructure under the Department of Defense’s installation resilience mandate. Ford maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors specializing in commercial construction, site development, and mission-critical support services, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC, and ML Armaments LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors capable of delivering integrated facility solutions, from structural upgrades to specialized sanitation and security-related services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and strict compliance with safety and environmental standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Ford prioritizes HUBZone set-asides, which account for over 43% of her awards, alongside a significant portion of total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes participation from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and demonstrates a deliberate commitment to leveraging small business capabilities to meet mission needs while fostering economic opportunity in underserved communities. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS categories including 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). Ford specializes in procuring complex, multi-trade construction projects involving structural, mechanical, and civil infrastructure systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with military construction standards and facility sustainment requirements.