Alycia Carter

Alycia Carter serves as the primary contracting professional for FA8501 Opl Contracting AFSC/PZIO within the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and operational systems essential to Air Force installation readiness. Her role centers on securing and sustaining physical and cyber-physical security systems, environmental control networks, and communication infrastructure through integrated facility services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with mission-critical facility modernization, including access control, surveillance, and maintenance of mission-enabling assets, ensuring compliance with Air Force installation standards and federal acquisition regulations. Carter maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Drake Consulting LLC and Visionary Construction Inc., partnering with firms experienced in facility systems integration, security infrastructure installation, and industrial maintenance. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for contractors with proven technical expertise in commercial and institutional building systems, security services, and specialized instrumentation. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term sustainment, and vendor reliability in high-stakes operational environments. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong orientation toward open competition, with 67.2% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designation. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 32.8% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms across the defense industrial base. Carter’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including 561621 (Security Systems Services), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Electrical Measurement), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), indicating deep expertise in procuring surveillance technologies, electrical testing equipment, and maintenance services for mission-critical infrastructure. Her technical domain spans facility automation, electronic security systems, and industrial-grade instrumentation, aligning procurement with the Air Force’s modernization imperatives for secure, resilient installations.