Danielle Sookhai

Danielle Sookhai serves as a Contract Administrator for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized aerospace equipment, avionics, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational timelines. Her work directly supports the readiness of aircraft systems, training platforms, and base operations at key Air Force installations, bridging technical requirements with procurement execution to maintain continuous mission capability. Danielle maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span industrial manufacturing, construction management, technical services, and specialized equipment supply, reflecting a diverse vendor ecosystem tailored to the squadron’s operational needs. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability, fostering reliable, long-term collaborations that align with mission-critical delivery standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Danielle consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her awards structured to promote economic opportunity for small firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, regularly leveraging small business set-asides to expand the supplier base and enhance competition while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 238990 (specialty trade contractors), 315990 (apparel and accessory manufacturing), and 611699 (miscellaneous instruction), indicating a broad scope that extends beyond traditional aerospace to include training support, facility services, and niche technical equipment. She brings specialized expertise in procuring instrumentation for electrical signal testing and environmental consulting services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both military operational needs and the commercial capabilities that support them.