Alyse Whitfield

Alyse Whitfield supports the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office in executing mission-critical procurement initiatives focused on sustaining operational readiness through professional and technical services. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on systems engineering and technical assistance, enterprise IT modernization, and mission analytics, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Her work involves the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance oversight—primarily targeting non-manufacturing services that enhance institutional capacity and technical expertise across the command. Whitfield maintains consistent contracting relationships with key partners including SIGMATECH, INC., a provider of specialized defense consulting and SETA support, and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, which delivers advanced research, training, and technical analysis services. These partnerships reflect a strategic preference for high-caliber institutional vendors capable of delivering complex, knowledge-intensive solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term collaboration with organizations possessing deep domain expertise in aerospace systems, cybersecurity, and data-driven decision support, ensuring continuity and mission alignment across contract performance periods. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong emphasis on open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a deliberate 20% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition and capability while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses to contribute to critical defense missions. She actively engages with small business vendors across multiple socioeconomic categories, fostering an inclusive acquisition environment without compromising mission requirements. Whitfield’s primary NAICS focus areas include Document Preparation Services, Colleges and Universities, and Professional and Management Development Training, underscoring her specialization in administrative, educational, and analytical support services. She routinely procures technical documentation, enterprise-level training programs, web-based information systems, and temporary staffing solutions to sustain Air Force workforce readiness and operational efficiency. Her expertise lies in bridging institutional knowledge with agile service delivery to meet evolving defense technology and administrative demands.