Blakeley D. Powell

Blakeley D. Powell serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize operational readiness through professional services and technical assistance. While not the lead contracting officer, Powell plays a critical role in facilitating acquisitions for administrative management consulting, enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical training services. Their work ensures alignment with Air Force priorities in systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and data-driven analytics, often coordinating with primary contracting teams to execute complex, performance-based solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 37 frameworks. Powell maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their expertise in technical advisory services and advanced training solutions. These partnerships reflect a preference for established providers with deep domain knowledge in defense-sector IT environments, particularly those capable of delivering SETA support, cybersecurity workforce development, and cloud-based infrastructure services. The working model emphasizes long-term, task-order-based engagements that prioritize scalability and mission adaptability over transactional procurement. Set-aside preferences reveal a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority—66.7%—are competed without restriction. This pattern indicates a strategic focus on competition while maintaining deliberate pathways for small business participation, particularly among firms with specialized capabilities in IT services and professional consulting. The primary NAICS focus areas include 541611 for administrative and management consulting, 611420 for computer training, and 518210 for computing infrastructure and data hosting services. Powell’s procurement portfolio centers on high-value professional services that enhance Air Force enterprise efficiency, workforce readiness, and digital transformation, with a secondary emphasis on independent technical contributors under NAICS 711510 to support specialized analytical and creative deliverables.