Elmer Howard

Elmer Howard serves as a Contract Administrator for FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized facility, medical, and infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals. He routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions involving technical maintenance, operational support, and facility modernization, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient, and technologically advanced environments for personnel and equipment. Howard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering integrated facility services, administrative support, and specialized equipment solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Howard consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 60% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 10% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and build a resilient supplier base aligned with Department of Defense resilience objectives. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 337215 (showcase and locker manufacturing), 541611 (management consulting), and 339920 (athletic goods manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of facility infrastructure, administrative support, and specialized equipment procurement. He demonstrates technical fluency in facility sustainment, operational logistics, and professional services contracting, ensuring acquisitions meet both functional and regulatory standards for Air Force installations.