Elizabeth A Whitehead

Elizabeth A. Whitehead serves as a Purchasing Agent for the FA6703 94th Contracting Flight, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize critical air base infrastructure. She manages the acquisition of facility services, construction, and utility systems essential to operational readiness, with a focus on energy resilience, airfield upgrades, and environmental compliance. Her procurement activities center on competitively awarded contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 14 procedures, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical services while adhering to federal procurement regulations and Air Force installation standards. Whitehead maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including K.C. Electrical Construction, Inc., McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, MSAB, LLC, Hollek Engineering LLC, and Federal Contracts LLC. These vendors specialize in electrical systems, site development, facility support, and structural metal fabrication, reflecting her reliance on established, technically capable firms with proven performance on military installation projects. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, compliance, and long-term vendor partnerships, often re-engaging contractors with demonstrated success in complex, time-sensitive environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Whitehead consistently applies Total Small Business Set-Aside authority under FAR 19.5, directing 85.7% of her acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity and foster a diverse supplier base aligned with Air Force socioeconomic goals. Her procurement approach prioritizes equitable access while maintaining high standards for performance and accountability. Her primary NAICS focus includes 337215 (showcase and locker manufacturing), 561990 (support services), 237110 (water and sewer construction), and 332312 (fabricated structural metal manufacturing). These categories indicate deep expertise in procuring specialized facility components, utility infrastructure, and custom-built support systems essential to base modernization. Whitehead’s technical domain spans construction materials, utility systems, and facility support services, ensuring installations remain safe, functional, and mission-ready.