Donald R Perkins

Donald R. Perkins serves as a key procurement professional within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining Air University’s educational and operational readiness infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on immersive simulation technologies, command and control audiovisual systems, and mission-critical facility modernization. His work directly supports the delivery of advanced military education and training, ensuring that learning environments are equipped with cutting-edge, interoperable systems that meet Air Force standards for scalability and cybersecurity. Perkins handles both full and open competitions and set-aside contracts, balancing technical precision with regulatory compliance under FAR and DFARS frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified in available records, Perkins maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning technology integrators, educational systems providers, and infrastructure contractors. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based contracting methods, often leveraging Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and multiple-award contracts to ensure responsive support for dynamic training requirements. He consistently engages with firms capable of delivering turnkey solutions that integrate hardware, software, and instructional design. Perkins demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach actively encourages participation from small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. He prioritizes equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers) for simulation and training platforms, 611310 (Colleges and Universities) for educational services, and 335911 (Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) for specialized AV and control systems. Perkins specializes in procuring integrated learning technologies, including virtual reality trainers, networked command suites, and secure digital content delivery systems tailored to military pedagogy.