Rachel E. DeMone

Rachel E. DeMone serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Contracting Clinic of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force installation readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and operational resilience. Her work directly supports the functionality of airfield systems, communications networks, and medical facilities critical to Air Force personnel and equipment readiness. DeMone 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 experienced, niche vendors capable of delivering complex, technically demanding services in facility maintenance, medical support, and specialized equipment integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaboration with firms that demonstrate proven capability in high-stakes operational environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition with no set-aside (66.7%), she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (33.3%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring qualified small businesses have meaningful access to mission-critical opportunities without compromising readiness requirements. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 339950 (Sign Manufacturing), 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing), and 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with specialized industrial and safety-related equipment. She routinely procures custom signage for facility compliance, compressed air systems for maintenance operations, and ordnance support components, demonstrating expertise in niche manufacturing domains critical to Air Force infrastructure and safety standards.