Alison Sowka

Alison Sowka serves as a key procurement lead within the FA5706 380 Econs unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain expeditionary air operations at overseas installations, particularly Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. Her work centers on securing specialized electrical infrastructure, environmental control systems, and force protection technologies essential to operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements validation through award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and expeditionary logistics standards. Her portfolio directly supports the sustained functionality of airfield operations in austere environments. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented in available records, Sowka’s procurement activities are aligned with the agency’s need for reliable, high-performance vendors capable of delivering ruggedized, mission-specific systems under strict security and environmental constraints. She engages with contractors possessing proven experience in military-grade electrical systems, modular power solutions, and counter-small unmanned aerial system (c-sUAS) technologies, favoring vendors with demonstrated field deployment capabilities in theater. Sowka’s contracting activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a preference for full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This approach prioritizes technical capability and rapid delivery over socioeconomic criteria, consistent with the urgent, mission-critical nature of her portfolio and the absence of domestic small business requirements in overseas operational contexts. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), which, in this context, refers to the acquisition of specialized waste handling, environmental remediation, and hazardous material management systems tailored for deployed air base operations. This includes mobile treatment units, containment systems, and compliance services ensuring environmental sustainability in remote, high-tempo operational environments. Her expertise lies at the intersection of military infrastructure sustainment and environmental compliance in expeditionary settings.