Felicia N. Brown

Felicia N. Brown serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring critical aerospace and space-based systems essential to national defense. Her procurement responsibilities center on sustaining and modernizing guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and advanced navigation infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force operational readiness goals and federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio primarily includes research and development, systems manufacturing, and technical support contracts for mission-critical defense technologies. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Brown maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in aerospace engineering, guidance systems, and space vehicle integration. She engages with both large defense primes and niche technical firms capable of delivering high-assurance, low-volume systems with stringent performance and security requirements. Her working relationships emphasize technical competency, past performance, and compliance with defense industrial base standards, fostering partnerships that support long-term sustainment and innovation. Brown demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 31.3% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize opportunities for small businesses, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals without relying heavily on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. This balanced approach ensures competitive pricing and innovation while expanding access for qualified small firms in the national security supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 334511 (navigation and guidance systems manufacturing), and 336414/336419 (guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing). She routinely acquires advanced sensors, telemetry systems, propulsion components, and command-and-control hardware, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace systems engineering and defense technology lifecycle management.