Lance M Watters

Lance Watters serves as a secondary contracting professional within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness through the execution of specialized procurement actions. While not the primary contracting officer, he plays a vital role in facilitating the acquisition of facility maintenance, medical support, and communications systems essential to sustaining Air Force installations. His responsibilities include coordinating contract actions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and enabling timely delivery of services that maintain airfield functionality, facility integrity, and personnel safety across the command’s operational footprint. Watters maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established small business vendors capable of delivering integrated facility services, technical maintenance, and logistical support. His procurement patterns emphasize long-term vendor engagement, performance-based contracting, and collaborative contract administration to ensure mission continuity and operational resilience. His procurement strategy is heavily oriented toward small business participation, with nearly 70% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. Additional emphasis is placed on Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity and workforce development. While 8(a) set-asides are less frequent, the overall pattern demonstrates a robust and structured approach to fostering small business growth within defense infrastructure support. The primary NAICS categories under his purview include 332311 for prefabricated metal building components, 334111 for electronic computer manufacturing, and 337127/337214 for institutional and office furniture systems. These reflect a technical focus on modular facility construction, IT-enabling hardware, and ergonomic workspace solutions tailored to military environments, underscoring his expertise in procuring specialized, standards-compliant equipment for mission-critical installations.