Elijah Simmons

Elijah Simmons supports the FA8307 Aflcmc Hnck C3IN unit within the Department of the Air Force, managing procurement initiatives that advance secure command, control, communications, intelligence, and cyber operations capabilities for air and space domains. Though formally unclassified in title, his role centers on executing mission-critical acquisitions for software systems, cyber defense platforms, and resilient computing infrastructure essential to real-time decision-making and operational superiority. He routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts for IT modernization, network hardening, and mission-critical software integration, ensuring alignment with Air Force cyber strategy and DoD acquisition regulations. His primary contractor relationship is with AANTILIA LLC, a trusted partner in delivering specialized cyber operations and C3IN modernization solutions. Simmons consistently engages this vendor for technical services requiring deep expertise in secure software development, zero-trust architecture, and tactical cyber resilience. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically proficient vendors capable of rapid iteration and compliance with stringent DoD security standards, indicating a relationship built on proven performance and mission alignment rather than broad competition. Simmons demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open to all competitors. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation from small businesses without compromising operational urgency or technical capability, aligning with Air Force goals to diversify the industrial base while maintaining mission readiness. His procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring deep specialization in custom software development, systems integration, cybersecurity services, and mission support analytics. He procures advanced capabilities in cloud-native applications, secure DevSecOps pipelines, and cyber threat intelligence platforms, demonstrating technical fluency in the evolving landscape of air and space domain C3IN modernization.