Mary E. Hallmon

Mary “Nina” Hallmon serves as a Contract Specialist at the Air Force Test Center’s PZZC facility at Eglin Air Force Base, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support advanced aerospace research and next-generation weapons system development. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for high-priority technical programs, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, hypersonic system prototyping, and fifth-generation datalink integration. Her work directly enables the Air Force’s mission to accelerate capability delivery through rapid prototyping and rigorous flight test validation, ensuring acquisitions align with national security imperatives and DoD acquisition regulations. Hallmon maintains a consistent working relationship with L1 Enterprises Incorporated, a key contractor providing specialized engineering and technical services critical to test range infrastructure and systems integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering mission-critical solutions under tight timelines and stringent technical requirements. She prioritizes contractors with proven expertise in aerospace testing environments and demonstrated ability to meet DoD cybersecurity and data integrity standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately 30% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 15% reserved for HUBZone firms. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Hallmon actively seeks opportunities to expand small business participation, particularly among firms with niche capabilities in engineering services and facility modernization. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), supporting test facility upgrades, and NAICS 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), which underpins her work on sensor development and advanced avionics integration. She also regularly procures computer systems design services and electrical infrastructure solutions to sustain the technical ecosystem required for cutting-edge flight test operations.