Annie Kazi

Annie Kazi supports the Kessel Run organization within the Department of the Air Force, playing a critical role in accelerating the procurement of mission-critical software and digital systems for air and space operations. She manages acquisitions aligned with DevSecOps practices, cloud-native architectures, and secure enterprise platforms, ensuring rapid delivery of capabilities such as the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES). Her work bridges operational needs with agile contracting strategies, enabling the Air Force to modernize command and control systems through iterative, user-centered development cycles. Kazi typically handles complex IT services contracts requiring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards and scalable cloud infrastructure requirements. Her primary contractor relationships center on THE BOEING COMPANY, reflecting a strategic reliance on large defense integrators with proven expertise in aerospace software systems. While Boeing remains a dominant partner, her portfolio also includes engagements with smaller, innovative vendors capable of delivering modular, cloud-based solutions. Kazi fosters collaborative, performance-driven contracting relationships that emphasize continuous integration, automated testing, and secure deployment pipelines, ensuring alignment with Kessel Run’s agile delivery model. Kazi’s contracting patterns show a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with one-third of her acquisitions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. While the majority of awards are open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation from emerging vendors and expanding the defense industrial base. She actively leverages small business capabilities to inject agility and niche technical expertise into large-scale digital modernization efforts. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting deep expertise in software development, systems integration, and cloud-based application services. She also engages in limited procurements under NAICS 326299, likely tied to specialized hardware components or embedded systems supporting digital infrastructure. Kazi’s domain expertise lies in secure, scalable software platforms for combat systems, emphasizing DevSecOps, containerization, and mission-critical software lifecycle management.