Nannie R Young

Nannie R. Young serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to modernize defense education and training infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for technical, educational, and facility-related services, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and operational readiness goals. Her portfolio includes contracts for immersive simulation technologies, command and control audiovisual systems, and mission-critical facility support, requiring deep familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and performance-based acquisition methods. She plays a pivotal role in translating Air University’s educational modernization priorities into actionable, compliant contracting actions. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available, Nannie routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including IT integrators, educational technology providers, and facilities management firms. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering partnerships with both large primes and small business subcontractors. She prioritizes transparency and fairness in source selection, ensuring alignment with agency objectives while maintaining rigorous oversight throughout contract execution. Nannie demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.1% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand access for small businesses, particularly those certified under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity and promote equitable opportunity within the defense education sector. Her primary NAICS focus includes Educational Support Services (611710), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), and National Security (928110), reflecting her expertise in curriculum development, training systems integration, and mission support services. She also procures hospitality and media-related services to sustain training environments, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to supporting Air University’s complex operational ecosystem.