Bethany S. Hamilton

Bethany S. Hamilton serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize defense infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities for electronic systems, facility upgrades, and integrated communication technologies essential to operational readiness. She specializes in complex acquisitions involving computer hardware, printed circuit assemblies, and custom system design services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with strategic Air Force modernization goals. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance secure, resilient environments across installations through technically rigorous and timely contracting. Bethany 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 mix of technical service providers, systems integrators, and specialized construction firms with proven capabilities in defense-grade infrastructure and electronics. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations grounded in regulatory compliance and mission alignment. Her contracting patterns reveal a strong preference for open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a meaningful 33.3% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses without compromising technical requirements or schedule integrity. Bethany’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling) and 423690 (electronic parts and equipment wholesaling), with significant activity in 334418 (printed circuit assembly manufacturing), 334310 (audio/video equipment), and 541512 (computer systems design services). Her expertise lies in acquiring mission-critical electronic systems, integrated communication hardware, and custom engineering services that support facility modernization and defense operational resilience.