Hattie L. Peay

Hattie L. Peay serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installations. Her portfolio centers on procuring specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services that ensure operational readiness and infrastructure resilience. She manages complex contracts spanning communications systems, outpatient care facilities, and advanced engineering services, aligning acquisitions with strategic priorities to modernize airfield operations, medical support, and mission-critical communications infrastructure. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain technologically advanced, safe, and functional environments for personnel and equipment. Peay 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 vendors with proven capabilities in facility maintenance, medical support systems, and communications equipment integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and long-term service reliability, fostering collaborative relationships built on accountability and mission alignment. Her procurement patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued under no set-aside status, indicating a focus on broad market competition for mission-critical capabilities. While small business participation is limited, she does occasionally utilize 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic programs when technical requirements align with certified small business capabilities. Peay’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 621498 (Outpatient Care Centers) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences). She specializes in acquiring advanced communications hardware, medical service delivery systems, and engineering R&D services that support Air Force modernization initiatives, reflecting deep technical expertise in defense infrastructure and mission-enabling technologies.