Bethany S. Carlan

Bethany S. Carlan serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and communications systems essential to air base operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, facility modernization, and technical support services, with a focus on sustaining core airfield capabilities including HVAC, wastewater treatment, and secure communications infrastructure. Carlan applies full lifecycle contracting expertise to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic Air Force resilience goals. She routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and performance-based service delivery frameworks. Carlan maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary vendor delivering specialized engineering and facility support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and technical alignment with Air Force standards. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure adherence to security protocols, environmental compliance, and delivery timelines for mission-essential systems, fostering a collaborative yet rigorous contracting environment that prioritizes reliability and innovation. Carlan demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 55.2% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, ensuring equitable access to defense contracting opportunities. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand the small business industrial base while maintaining high standards for technical performance and mission suitability. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturing, 336413 for auxiliary aircraft components, and 332439 for specialized metal container systems. She procures mission-critical hardware and integrated systems supporting secure communications, facility resilience, and logistics support, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with defense-grade manufacturing standards and infrastructure modernization requirements.