Caitlin Burns

Caitlin Burns supports the Department of the Air Force’s mission to modernize critical infrastructure and enhance operational readiness at FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 through strategic procurement of mission-critical systems and services. She manages acquisitions focused on facility modernization, advanced electronic and communication systems, and fire safety infrastructure upgrades, ensuring installations remain secure, resilient, and compliant with defense standards. Her work centers on technical procurement cycles involving instrumentation, computer peripherals, and specialized testing equipment, aligning with the Air Force’s broader goals of infrastructure sustainability and technological integration. Burns maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These relationships reflect a balanced approach between established firms with proven technical capabilities and agile vendors capable of delivering specialized engineering and construction services. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear technical specifications and delivery timelines. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of all awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no set-aside programs are exclusively favored, her portfolio regularly includes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring broad market access and competitive engagement across the defense supply base. Burns specializes in NAICS categories centered on instrumentation and sensor manufacturing—particularly 334515 for electrical signal measurement systems and 334511 for aeronautical navigation equipment. She also procures computer peripheral systems (334118), supporting the integration of hardened computing platforms into defense facilities. Her technical domain expertise spans electronic testing, facility automation, and secure communication infrastructure, reflecting a deep understanding of the Air Force’s evolving operational requirements.