Xavier L. Rice

Xavier L. Rice serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the operational readiness and educational infrastructure of Air University. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of procurements for technical, educational, and facility-related services, ensuring alignment with mission-critical priorities such as immersive simulation technologies, command and control audiovisual systems, and infrastructure modernization. His acquisitions span professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on delivering scalable, compliant solutions that enhance training environments and institutional capacity. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Xavier consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including firms specializing in educational technology, simulation development, and professional consulting services. He cultivates collaborative partnerships with both large primes and small business subcontractors, emphasizing performance-based contracting and clear deliverable frameworks. His approach prioritizes vendor responsiveness, technical adaptability, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in transparency and accountability. Xavier demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of his procurements structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses across socioeconomic categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and HUBZone firms, even as the majority of awards remain open to all competitors. This balanced approach ensures competitive diversity while advancing Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519), Educational Support Services (611710), and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), indicating deep engagement with IT-enabled learning platforms, curriculum development support, and systems integration for instructional environments. He also regularly procures specialized office furniture (337211) and digital content services (511210), reflecting a multidisciplinary portfolio aligned with the modernization of Air University’s educational ecosystem.