Ashley T Morris

Ashley T. Morris serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2517, 21 Cons Bldg 350, where she manages mission-critical procurement activities supporting infrastructure modernization and operational readiness across Air Force installations. Her portfolio focuses on acquiring advanced electronic and communication systems, fire safety technologies, and facility-related IT infrastructure to ensure secure, resilient defense environments. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, specializing in complex acquisitions that integrate hardware, software, and professional services to meet evolving Air Force operational requirements. Morris maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between specialized technical vendors and construction-focused firms, enabling integrated solutions for facility modernization and systems integration. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a preference for collaborative, performance-based engagements that emphasize technical compliance, delivery timelines, and mission-critical reliability. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Morris consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 50% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 25% designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This deliberate allocation underscores her commitment to expanding opportunities for underserved vendors while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and performance. Her approach aligns with DoD mandates to foster a diverse, agile supplier base capable of supporting national defense objectives. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 423430 for computer and peripheral equipment, 334290 for communications equipment manufacturing, and 611310 for professional educational services—reflecting a technical domain spanning IT hardware procurement, secure communications systems, and specialized training and workforce development. This multidisciplinary scope positions her at the intersection of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and human capital support within Air Force mission readiness initiatives.