Annette B. Rice

Annette B. Rice serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc, a critical component of the Department of the Air Force’s Air University enterprise. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on enhancing educational infrastructure, modernizing training environments, and supporting mission-critical communication and audiovisual systems. Her work directly enables the delivery of advanced instruction and operational readiness programs across Air Force educational installations, with a strong emphasis on technical and instructional solutions that align with DoD modernization priorities. Rice routinely handles complex service-based contracts requiring stringent compliance with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Rice maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including systems integrators, simulation developers, and educational technology providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance metrics, technical interoperability, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-tailored solutions. She consistently engages with vendors who demonstrate robust project management capabilities and experience in defense education environments. Rice’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, with 13.3% of awards designated for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and 6.7% allocated under total small business set-asides, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and broad vendor participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611310 (colleges and universities), 541512 (computer systems design services), and 611630 (language schools), reflecting expertise in academic infrastructure, simulation-based training systems, and specialized instructional technologies. She routinely procures immersive learning platforms, networked AV systems, cybersecurity-enabled learning environments, and curriculum development services, positioning her at the intersection of defense education and advanced technology integration.