Shayla CantySmith

Shayla Canty serves as a Contracting Officer for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, Joint Base Andrews, where she plays a pivotal role in sustaining critical infrastructure and operational readiness through strategic procurement. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on security systems, communications equipment, audiovisual systems, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities. Her work directly supports air operations by ensuring mission-critical facilities remain secure, functional, and technologically current, aligning procurement actions with Air Force readiness objectives and federal acquisition regulations. Canty maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a preference for vendors capable of delivering specialized environmental, industrial, and chemical support services. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships built on compliance, performance reliability, and technical expertise in niche domains such as hazardous material handling and infrastructure remediation. These relationships are cultivated through transparent solicitation processes and rigorous performance evaluations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Canty prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with approximately 60% of her acquisitions structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate commitment to fostering competition among small firms, ensuring equitable access to federal contracts while maintaining high standards of quality and delivery. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 488119 (Other Airport Operations), 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). This technical specialization reflects deep expertise in procuring integrated infrastructure solutions, custom-fabricated components, and mission-enabling support services tailored to aerospace and defense operational environments.