Traci Adams

Traci Adams supports the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890) in executing mission-critical procurement activities that sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and technical services essential to pilot readiness and tactical communications. Her work directly enables the Department of the Air Force’s operational readiness goals by ensuring timely acquisition of integrated solutions that enhance surveillance, data interoperability, and mission support systems. Adams operates within a high-stakes environment requiring strict compliance with defense acquisition regulations and agile contracting practices to meet evolving combat training and communication needs. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI Maintenance Solutions, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, all of which provide specialized maintenance, simulation, and integrated training services. These partnerships reflect a preference for joint ventures and experienced defense contractors capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned technical solutions under tight operational timelines. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and technical fidelity to Air Combat Command’s evolving requirements. Adams demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 43% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to full and open competition, she actively prioritizes opportunities for certified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in defense support services and technical training. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), each representing one-third of her portfolio, alongside significant activity in 561110 (Office Administrative Services) and 517810 (All Other Telecommunications). She routinely procures mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure, simulation support, maintenance logistics, and administrative services that underpin the operational tempo and readiness posture of Air Combat Command forces.