Ashley Decker

Ashley Decker serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8770 Aflcmc Gbk, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing mission-critical command, control, and decision-support systems. In this role, Decker manages the acquisition of custom software solutions that enable real-time situational awareness, logistics coordination, and operational planning for air operations. Their procurement activities center on the development and integration of secure, scalable software platforms, particularly those replacing legacy scheduling, monitoring, and data management systems. Decker’s work directly supports the Air Force’s strategic imperative to modernize legacy infrastructure with agile, cloud-enabled, and cyber-secure applications. Decker maintains a dynamic relationship with a diverse pool of software development contractors, primarily engaging firms with proven expertise in defense-grade custom programming and systems integration. While no single vendor dominates the award landscape, the contracting pattern reflects a preference for agile, iterative development partners capable of delivering secure, mission-aligned software under strict compliance standards. Collaborations often involve both large defense contractors and innovative small businesses, with a strong emphasis on technical agility and compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and RMF. Decker exhibits a balanced but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 50% of acquisitions structured as 8(a) competed set-asides and the remaining 50% open to general competition. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small business participation while maintaining competitive rigor. The consistent use of 8(a) set-asides signals a strong dedication to empowering disadvantaged small businesses with the technical capacity to support high-stakes Air Force missions. The agency’s procurement activity is entirely focused on NAICS 541511—Custom Computer Programming Services—indicating a narrow, deep specialization in bespoke software development. Decker’s portfolio encompasses the design, coding, testing, and sustainment of mission-critical applications, including real-time data analytics platforms, automated scheduling systems, and secure decision-support tools. Their technical domain expertise lies at the intersection of defense operations, software engineering, and systems integration, ensuring that all acquisitions align with the Air Force’s evolving operational needs.