Andrea A. Howard

Andrea A. Howard serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installations. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for specialized facility, medical, and communications services, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, efficient procurement practices. She routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on maintaining safe, technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing infrastructure and enhancing installation resilience. Howard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced service providers capable of delivering specialized maintenance, medical support, and facility modernization solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in accountability and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Howard consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60% of her awards designated for small businesses. She also actively promotes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden contractor diversity and enhance competition. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to federal socioeconomic goals while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 711130 (entertainment and event support services), 621511 (medical laboratories), 339112 (medical instrument manufacturing), and 334310 (audio/video equipment), indicating a unique blend of operational, medical, and technical procurement needs. This reflects expertise in acquiring niche services and equipment critical to Air Force installation functionality, from clinical diagnostics to facility finishing and communications infrastructure.