Natalie Collins

Natalie Collins serves as a contracting professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and base infrastructure capabilities. She plays a vital role in ensuring airpower readiness by managing the procurement of specialized aircraft components, avionics systems, maintenance services, and facility-related infrastructure. Her work directly enables operational continuity across training, logistics, and sustainment missions, with a focus on complex, technical acquisitions requiring stringent compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and aerospace industry standards. Collins maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span electrical systems, construction management, performance-based maintenance, and niche technology integration, reflecting a balanced approach between established vendors and innovative small businesses. Her procurement strategy emphasizes reliability, technical specificity, and timely delivery to support dynamic operational demands. A strong advocate for small business participation, Collins consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of her portfolio reserved for small businesses. She also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her pattern of award distribution reflects a strategic balance between competitive small business engagement and mission-critical needs requiring broader vendor capabilities. Her procurement focus is notably concentrated in NAICS categories including 813110 (Religious Organizations), 561730 (Landscaping Services), and 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), suggesting a broad scope of facility and environmental support services beyond traditional aerospace procurement. This indicates expertise in managing diverse, non-traditional contract types that sustain base operations, from infrastructure maintenance to specialized technical services essential for mission-enabling environments.