Daniel E. Huston

Daniel Huston serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, supporting the sustainment and modernization of mission-critical Air Force systems through professional services and technical acquisition. He specializes in managing contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives. His acquisitions primarily involve complex, performance-based service contracts requiring deep technical expertise and agile contract execution, often supporting high-priority digital transformation initiatives across command, control, and intelligence domains. Huston maintains established working relationships with core contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced approach between industry specialists and academic research partners. He frequently engages firms with proven capabilities in advanced analytics, cyber defense, and systems integration, favoring vendors capable of delivering tailored technical solutions under performance-based task orders. His procurement patterns indicate a preference for long-term, multi-year service agreements that foster sustained collaboration and institutional knowledge transfer. His contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 31% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 5.3% allocated to HUBZone firms. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Huston consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting mechanisms to expand access for qualified small and disadvantaged businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to enhance competition and innovation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting heavy investment in custom software development and mission-specific applications, followed by 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) for enterprise architecture and integration. He also procures niche services in environmental consulting and computer storage device manufacturing, indicating a broad technical scope that supports both operational and infrastructure modernization needs across the Air Force’s digital ecosystem.