Shayne Cole

Shayne Cole serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for acquiring advanced communications, aeronautical navigation, and integrated base defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mission-critical contracts, Cole ensures the timely delivery of secure, resilient technologies that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. Their work centers on acquiring radio and wireless communications equipment, electronic defense infrastructure, and supporting maintenance services essential to operational readiness across expeditionary and garrison environments. Cole maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications, facility integration, and technical maintenance services. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards, and rapid response capabilities, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance and regulatory adherence. A strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity is evident in Cole’s procurement patterns, with 81.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring broad participation from the defense industrial base. The emphasis on small business engagement aligns with Air Force mandates to foster innovation and resilience through diversified supplier networks. Cole’s technical focus spans NAICS categories including 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing), 332321 (metal window and door manufacturing), and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), indicating a broad but mission-aligned scope. Procurements encompass secure communication hardware, facility-modification components, and specialized maintenance services critical to sustaining airfield and command infrastructure, demonstrating deep familiarity with the intersection of physical infrastructure and electronic systems in operational environments.