Cameron W. Etheridge

Cameron W. Etheridge, SrA, serves as a procurement specialist within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, where he supports mission-critical acquisition initiatives for airborne communications systems, aviation safety equipment, and full-mission training infrastructure. His role centers on executing contract actions that sustain operational readiness across air operations, ensuring timely delivery of technical solutions aligned with Air Force modernization priorities. Etheridge routinely manages solicitations and award actions for complex systems requiring compliance with military specifications, including radio frequency equipment, embedded training platforms, and mission-critical facility support services. He maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC., many of which provide specialized engineering, logistics, and training support services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications, aviation maintenance, and mission rehearsal technologies, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in technical reliability and regulatory compliance. Etheridge demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 76.9% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation across multiple categories. His portfolio consistently engages small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and other certified small entities, reinforcing the Air Force’s mandate to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition. His primary NAICS focus areas include hazardous waste treatment and disposal, commercial transportation equipment leasing, and other niche sectors such as construction machinery manufacturing and personal goods repair—indicating a broad yet targeted procurement scope that supports both environmental compliance and base infrastructure resilience. Etheridge’s expertise lies in aligning these diverse technical domains with operational needs, ensuring acquisition actions meet stringent Air Force standards while enabling mission continuity.