Annette B. Rice

Annette B. Rice serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the mission-critical procurement needs of Air University and its affiliated installations. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on modernizing training environments through immersive simulation technologies, enhancing command and instructional audiovisual systems, and maintaining essential facility infrastructure. Her work ensures operational readiness by aligning contracting strategies with educational and technical modernization priorities, often coordinating with program managers to translate mission requirements into compliant, performance-based solicitations under FAR and DFARS guidelines. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Ms. Rice maintains consistent working relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including firms specializing in technical services, logistics support, and infrastructure modernization. Her procurement approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, risk mitigation through sound contract clauses, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure deliverables meet rigorous military standards for reliability and scalability. Ms. Rice demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes socioeconomic programs, frequently awarding contracts to small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB categories, while maintaining a balanced approach that ensures competition and value for the government. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses without compromising mission performance. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 488991 (Packing and Crating), reflecting significant logistics and equipment movement needs for training assets, followed by 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) for simulation software development and 561621 (Security Systems Services) for facility protection. She also routinely procures moving services (484210) and specialized support functions, demonstrating expertise in both technical and operational logistics domains critical to Air University’s educational infrastructure.