Ann Kearney

Ann Kearney serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of high-technology goods and engineering services, aligning with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical agency objectives. Her portfolio centers on technical procurement actions requiring rigorous specification development, source selection, and contract administration, particularly for systems involving guidance, navigation, and aeronautical instrumentation. She routinely oversees full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation in technically demanding environments. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Kearney engages with a diverse pool of prime contractors and subcontractors capable of delivering specialized engineering and manufacturing solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven technical capabilities in aerospace and defense systems, alongside qualified small businesses that meet stringent performance and compliance standards. She maintains a collaborative yet disciplined contracting approach, emphasizing accountability, innovation, and regulatory adherence throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Kearney’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with mission requirements that prioritize technical superiority and rapid capability delivery over socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her processes remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals and encourage competition from all eligible sources. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she sources systems engineering, integration, and technical analysis services. She also regularly procures under NAICS 334511 and 336419, acquiring advanced sensors, guidance systems, and auxiliary components for aerospace and missile platforms. Her expertise spans the full lifecycle of high-reliability instrumentation, from prototype development through production and sustainment, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in defense aerospace technologies.