Addison Howland

Addison Howland serves as a key procurement lead within the FA2381 Force Protection Aflcmc/hbuk, a specialized unit under the Department of the Air Force dedicated to countering emerging aerial threats through integrated counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (C-sUAS) and hardened security infrastructure. Responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of advanced detection, tracking, and neutralization technologies, Howland ensures that procurement activities align with operational readiness objectives and engineering integration requirements. Their portfolio centers on mission-critical systems that enhance force protection across expeditionary and garrisoned environments, with a focus on rapid fielding, sustainment, and interoperability of sensor suites, RF jammers, and command-and-control platforms. Howland’s contractor relationships are primarily with defense aerospace and electronic systems manufacturers specializing in radar, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, and directed energy countermeasures. While no specific vendor names are currently identified in the procurement record, their contracting patterns indicate a preference for established Tier 1 defense primes and niche technology innovators with proven C-sUAS capabilities. Working relationships are characterized by rigorous technical evaluation, performance-based contracting, and close collaboration with engineering and operational stakeholders to ensure system compatibility and field usability. Howland’s acquisition strategy exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of procurements classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical superiority and rapid capability delivery over socioeconomic set-asides, though small business participation is not excluded—only not formally prioritized in the current contracting framework. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 334511, encompassing the design, development, and integration of aeronautical navigation, detection, and guidance systems. Howland specializes in acquiring advanced sensor arrays, signal processing hardware, automated threat assessment software, and integrated C-sUAS command nodes, demonstrating deep expertise in electronic warfare, RF spectrum management, and real-time threat response systems.