Sean Miller or Joi Blackman

Sean Miller supports the 11th Contracting Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, managing mission-critical procurements that sustain Air Force bands, ceremonial operations, and base infrastructure. His work ensures the delivery of essential services and equipment that enhance morale, public engagement, and daily operational readiness across Air Force installations. He specializes in acquiring facilities support services, entertainment and performance equipment, apparel, and specialized vehicles—acquisitions directly aligned with the squadron’s mandate to maintain high standards of ceremonial excellence and quality-of-life support for personnel. Miller maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Boh Environmental, L.L.C., ADVANTOR SYSTEMS CORPORATION, and LORTON STONE, LLC, each of which provides specialized capabilities in environmental compliance, mission-enabling systems, and infrastructure materials. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, technical precision, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. These relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in niche, mission-specific domains rather than broad-based federal contractors. A strong advocate for small business participation, Miller consistently structures solicitations as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 60% of awards reserved for small businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and expand the pool of qualified vendors capable of supporting unique Air Force ceremonial and facilities needs. His contracting decisions prioritize socioeconomic diversity while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 315210 (cut and sew apparel), 561210 (facilities support services), and 459140 (musical instrument and supplies retailers), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing custom uniforms, maintenance services for ceremonial facilities, and specialized musical equipment. He also regularly procures heavy-duty trucking and recreational vehicle leasing services to support mobility and logistics for ceremonial units, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both operational and cultural requirements within Air Force traditions.