Amy C. Soeder

Amy C. Soeder serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. She manages a diverse portfolio of service-based contracts focused on communications infrastructure, personnel training, facility support, and technical consulting services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to maintain secure IT systems, deliver professional military education, and ensure base sustainment through timely and compliant contracting actions. Soeder maintains established relationships with a consistent group of contractors, including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capabilities in communications, cybersecurity, and facility services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced small business partners with niche expertise, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. She frequently engages with contractors holding specialized certifications, reinforcing trust and continuity in mission-critical support functions. A strong advocate for small business participation, Soeder consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 70% of her acquisitions, with an additional 10% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy emphasizes equitable access for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to broaden the supplier base and enhance innovation through diverse vendors. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 561730 (Landscaping Services), 611513 (Apprenticeship Training), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 811219 (Other Personal Services), reflecting a broad yet targeted approach to sustaining Air Force installations through specialized, non-commodity services. She brings technical proficiency in managing service contracts requiring performance-based outcomes, workforce development, and compliance with federal labor and environmental standards.