Amber Price

Amber Price serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA9401 377 Msg Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for advanced aerospace and defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract management—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—for high-precision instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, electronic warfare support systems, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with the agency’s strategic goals of modernizing air force operational capabilities and sustaining next-generation sensor technologies. Amber maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These vendors are selected for their technical proficiency in delivering ruggedized electronics, signal processing hardware, secure data transmission systems, and environmental compliance services tailored to military environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission readiness and system interoperability. A defining feature of Amber’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. She consistently channels acquisitions to small businesses, fostering innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base by prioritizing firms with proven expertise in niche aerospace and electronic systems. This approach strengthens national security through diversified supplier networks and promotes equitable economic opportunity. While specific NAICS codes are not available, her portfolio centers on high-tech domains including electronic systems integration, communications infrastructure, and specialized test and measurement equipment. Her technical acumen spans electromagnetic compatibility, secure data link systems, and field-deployable instrumentation—domains requiring stringent military standards and rapid sustainment cycles. Amber’s work directly enables the Air Force’s ability to maintain technological superiority in contested environments.