Chad M Hankins

Chad M. Hankins serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational and educational missions of Air University. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for technical, educational, and facility-related acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in training modernization and mission-critical infrastructure. His portfolio includes complex procurements for immersive simulation systems, audiovisual command and control equipment, and institutional support services essential to sustaining Air Force education and readiness. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Hankins maintains a balanced vendor engagement strategy, working with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to deliver tailored solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance-based contracting, and vendor collaboration to meet mission-critical requirements without compromising fiscal responsibility or regulatory adherence. Hankins exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on empowering small businesses. He consistently prioritizes opportunities for small business participation, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to broaden vendor diversity and foster innovation through the small business community. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 323117 (Books Printing) and 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), indicating a specialized need for educational materials, instructional publications, and ergonomic, durable furniture for training environments. These categories suggest expertise in procuring high-volume, standardized yet mission-sensitive items that support classroom, simulation, and administrative spaces—requiring attention to durability, compliance, and timely delivery to sustain Air University’s operational tempo.