Andrea C. Buckley, Maj, USAF

Andrea C. Buckley, Major, USAF, serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7014 office of the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical professional services to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on administrative and general management consulting services, with a strategic focus on systems engineering, technical assistance, cybersecurity infrastructure, and enterprise IT modernization. As a key procurement lead, she ensures alignment between contract execution and the Air Force’s broader goals of operational efficiency and technological resilience, managing full lifecycle acquisitions from requirements development through contract closeout. Major Buckley maintains consistent, long-term relationships with high-capacity contractors, most notably SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, both of which provide specialized technical and analytical support across complex defense programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-performance vendors with proven expertise in government-facing consulting and engineering services. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based task orders, and a strong emphasis on technical excellence and mission alignment rather than cost-driven competition. Major Buckley’s procurement strategy reflects a singular focus on open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside preferences. She does not utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing capability, capacity, and past performance as the primary selection criteria. This approach underscores her commitment to acquiring the highest-quality expertise available, regardless of vendor size or certification status. Her primary procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—where she secures expert advisory support in program management, process optimization, and enterprise-wide systems integration. She routinely acquires services that enhance decision-making through data analytics, cybersecurity governance, and mission-critical infrastructure planning, ensuring the Air Force’s administrative and technical operations remain agile and future-ready.