Maria A McKenzie-Williams

Maria A. McKenzie-Williams serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4814 6 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned installations. Her portfolio centers on base sustainment, communications infrastructure, and personnel support services, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic objectives in logistics, facility maintenance, and secure IT enablement. She manages a diverse range of contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, frequently employing simplified acquisition procedures for urgent, low-risk requirements while maintaining compliance with federal procurement standards. McKenzie-Williams maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including SupplyCore LLC, CyberProTex, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., each providing specialized services in facility maintenance, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission communications. Her procurement approach favors established vendors with proven performance in military environments, particularly those capable of rapid response and compliance with DoD security protocols. She also engages AADS Office Solutions Int’l LLC and Music Ministry International Inc. for niche logistical and morale-support services, reflecting a pragmatic, mission-tailored vendor selection strategy. A strong advocate for small business participation, McKenzie-Williams consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 61% of her awards reserved for small businesses. She actively leverages 8(a) competed contracts and maintains a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring broad access for disadvantaged firms while preserving operational urgency and technical capability. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base aligned with Air Force socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238110 for poured concrete infrastructure and 423390 for construction materials distribution, with additional activity in specialized sectors such as surgical supplies and transportation equipment. This reflects a unique blend of civil engineering support and medical logistics, underscoring her expertise in managing complex, multi-domain acquisitions that bridge facility sustainment with personnel readiness.