Brian K. Halston

Brian K. Halston serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing the acquisition of professional services critical to sustaining and modernizing Air Force operational readiness. He specializes in procurement actions involving systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. Halston ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with the agency’s priorities in technical support and administrative modernization, frequently overseeing task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and multiple-award contracts. Halston maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced approach to partnering with both industry specialists and academic research institutions. His procurement patterns favor vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade consulting, technical analysis, and advanced systems integration. He consistently engages contractors capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-aligned solutions, often requiring security clearances and compliance with NIST and DoD cybersecurity frameworks. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 37.5% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 12.5% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). While half of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Halston actively promotes small business participation through targeted outreach and set-aside utilization, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining mission effectiveness. His primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), and Other Management Consulting Services (541618), alongside specialized procurements in professional, scientific, and technical services (541990). These reflect a strategic emphasis on workforce optimization, organizational efficiency, and technical advisory support—core enablers of Air Force readiness and digital transformation.