Allison Hughes

Allison Hughes serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that support operational readiness and technological modernization. She specializes in securing professional services and technical support critical to systems engineering, cybersecurity infrastructure, and enterprise IT modernization. Her portfolio includes high-priority contracts for research and development, training, and mission-critical analytics, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic objectives. Hughes operates within a framework that prioritizes agile acquisition pathways and performance-based contracting to deliver scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions across mission domains. She maintains strong, ongoing relationships with primary contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a preference for partnerships that combine industry innovation with academic research excellence. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, often leveraging IDIQs and cost-reimbursement mechanisms to accommodate evolving technical requirements. Hughes fosters relationships with organizations capable of delivering integrated SETA support, advanced analytics, and secure IT solutions, ensuring seamless integration with Air Force operational systems. Hughes demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 55% of her acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic programs that expand access for small, disadvantaged firms, aligning with DoD mandates to broaden the defense industrial base. While no set-asides are designated for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB specifically, her reliance on small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to enhance competition and innovation across the supply chain. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 339112 (medical instrument manufacturing), indicating expertise in technical systems development and specialized equipment procurement. Additional activity in 611430 (professional training) and 562910 (remediation services) underscores a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining mission-critical infrastructure. Hughes’ work bridges advanced engineering, operational logistics, and workforce development, supporting the Air Force’s evolving needs in a dynamic threat environment.