Avalee Hungate

Avalee Hungate serves as a Contract Specialist with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical aerospace and base support capabilities. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of procurement actions for specialized equipment, avionics systems, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure essential to sustaining airpower readiness. She executes acquisitions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with national defense priorities while aligning contract awards with operational requirements for aircraft systems, training platforms, and logistics support. Hungate maintains strong, ongoing relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span manufacturing, construction, technical services, and niche technology integration, reflecting a diverse vendor base capable of delivering complex, mission-enabling solutions. Her working patterns emphasize performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor performance monitoring to ensure delivery of high-integrity systems under demanding operational conditions. A steadfast advocate for small business participation, Hungate prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 76% of her portfolio structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses. She actively promotes socioeconomic contracting goals, with a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to inclusive sourcing and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 314999 (miscellaneous textile products), 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), and 334511 (aeronautical system and instrument manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in avionics, communication hardware, and specialized material systems. She routinely procures components for aircraft maintenance, tactical data links, and mission-critical instrumentation, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization and sustainment objectives.