Honey M. Smalls

Honey M. Smalls serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA9401 377 Msg Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, electronic warfare support, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals for sensor systems and operational readiness. Smalls specializes in complex technical acquisitions requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often coordinating with engineering and program offices to define requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C., many of which provide specialized engineering services, secure communications hardware, and environmental compliance support. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing niche technical capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure reliable delivery of high-integrity systems under demanding operational conditions. Smalls demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 14.3% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden small business participation while maintaining mission-critical performance standards, frequently leveraging SDVOSB and general small business capabilities to meet technical demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (other professional, scientific, and technical services) and 541712 (research and development in physical and engineering sciences), with significant activity in security systems services, communications equipment manufacturing, and specialized construction. She consistently procures advanced technical services supporting electronic warfare, sensor integration, and mission-critical infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in the defense technology lifecycle.