Shannon Kennedy-Butler, Contracting Officer

Shannon Kennedy-Butler serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8734 Aflcmc Gbk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing workforce readiness through the acquisition of digital capability and education technology services. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance technical proficiency and digital literacy across Air Force personnel, focusing on modern learning platforms, immersive training systems, and specialized IT support solutions. Her acquisitions are strategically designed to support operational readiness in an evolving technological environment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Kennedy-Butler maintains a broad and dynamic contractor base, engaging with a diverse array of vendors specializing in computer-related services, including software development firms, e-learning platform providers, and systems integration contractors. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently partners with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable digital solutions tailored to military training environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, agile delivery methodologies, and vendor accountability through clear statement of work definitions and outcome-oriented metrics. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued as no set-aside, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization. This approach prioritizes mission effectiveness and innovation, ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified providers without restrictive set-asides. Kennedy-Butler’s primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services — encompassing custom software development, learning management system integration, data analytics for workforce performance, and digital content creation. Her expertise lies in acquiring technology-enabled training solutions that support adaptive learning, virtual simulations, and cloud-based instructional platforms, making her a key driver in modernizing Air Force education and workforce development initiatives.