Keaston D. Simmons

Keaston D. Simmons serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc, a unit of the Department of the Air Force under Air University, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain and modernize defense education and training infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for technical, educational, and facility-related services, with a focus on immersive simulation technologies, audiovisual systems, and command communication platforms essential to Air Force professional military education. Simmons ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in workforce readiness and technological modernization. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Simmons routinely engages with a diverse vendor base, including specialized firms in educational technology, multimedia development, and infrastructure support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering partnerships with both large-capacity contractors and agile small businesses capable of delivering tailored solutions for dynamic training environments. Simmons demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses. He also consistently supports service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, with approximately 1.3% of awards reserved under that category, aligning with broader Department of Defense goals for inclusive economic participation. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 511130 (Publishing, except Internet) and 519190 (Other Information Services), indicating a primary emphasis on educational content development, digital learning platforms, and information dissemination systems. Additional activity in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 424920 (Book and Periodical Wholesalers) underscores his expertise in acquiring instructional materials, curriculum support services, and related educational infrastructure critical to Air University’s mission.