Ashlee N. Calhoun

Ashlee N. Calhoun serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. Her portfolio primarily focuses on high-precision technical systems, including aircraft components, electrical instrumentation, and engineering services critical to defense and aerospace operations. Calhoun plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission by aligning contracting strategies with technical requirements and national security priorities. While specific contractor names are not available, Calhoun maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and precision instrumentation. She routinely engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships that emphasize technical innovation, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience. Her contracting approach prioritizes competitive solicitation methods, including sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, to ensure best value outcomes while maintaining strict adherence to federal acquisition standards. Calhoun demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 56% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also consistently utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote veteran entrepreneurship. Her procurement patterns align with federal goals to increase small business participation, particularly in technical and manufacturing sectors, and she actively encourages small business teaming arrangements to enhance capability and competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), which accounts for more than half of her activity, followed by NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals). She specializes in acquiring flight-critical components, sensor systems, and industrial control instrumentation, demonstrating deep technical expertise in aerospace electronics and precision measurement technologies. Her work supports mission-critical systems requiring stringent performance, reliability, and certification standards.