Elijah G. Horner

Captain Elijah G. Horner serves as a Contracting Officer within the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain and modernize air dominance systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and technical services that directly enhance pilot readiness, tactical communications, and surveillance effectiveness. Captain Horner specializes in procurement actions under the Other Support Activities for Air Transportation NAICS code, ensuring alignment with Air Combat Command’s operational imperatives and the Department of the Air Force’s broader modernization goals. He maintains consistent, high-impact relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI Maintenance Solutions, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, all of which deliver specialized aviation support, simulation systems, and integrated maintenance services. These partnerships reflect a pattern of collaboration with experienced, technically proficient firms capable of supporting complex, mission-essential environments under tight operational timelines. Captain Horner’s contracting approach prioritizes performance reliability and technical fidelity over cost alone, fostering long-term vendor engagement grounded in mission alignment. Captain Horner’s portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a strategic focus on selecting the most capable providers regardless of socioeconomic designation. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his contracting decisions are driven by technical suitability and operational readiness, ensuring mission-critical systems are delivered without compromise. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 488190—Other Support Activities for Air Transportation—where he acquires aviation maintenance support, flight training system integration, mission rehearsal services, and airfield operations infrastructure. This specialization underscores his deep technical expertise in sustaining the Air Force’s combat training and operational support ecosystem.