Capt Whitney Alston

Whitney Alston serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical capabilities to sustain and modernize aerospace and space-based defense systems. Her procurement portfolio focuses on technical services and research-driven solutions essential to the operational readiness of guided missile systems, satellite communications, and global positioning infrastructure. She manages complex acquisitions under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring compliance with national security requirements while aligning contract outcomes with the agency’s strategic modernization goals. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Alston routinely engages with a diverse ecosystem of defense contractors, research institutions, and technical service providers specializing in aerospace engineering and systems sustainment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven agreements that emphasize technical innovation and lifecycle support. She works closely with vendors capable of delivering high-assurance, mission-critical solutions under stringent security and compliance protocols. Alston demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 25% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while 75% remain open to all competitors. This balance reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition while actively expanding opportunities for small businesses in the national defense supply chain. Her approach supports broader Air Force initiatives to diversify the industrial base and enhance resilience through inclusive contracting practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (professional and management development training) and 541712 (research and development in physical and engineering sciences), with a notable but atypical concentration in 339930 (doll, toy, and game manufacturing), suggesting potential use of simulation, modeling, or training aids for system operator proficiency. Her expertise spans technical training, systems R&D, and advanced simulation technologies critical to sustaining space and missile defense platforms.