Captain Anna Hartkopp

Captain Anna Hartkopp serves as a key procurement lead within the FA9401 377 Msg Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Her responsibilities center on securing advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment essential to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. She manages complex contracting actions for sensor systems, electronic warfare components, and auxiliary aircraft equipment, ensuring alignment with modernization priorities and technical specifications required for high-stakes defense environments. Her role is pivotal in bridging operational needs with acquisition execution across the defense technology lifecycle. Captain Hartkopp maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for niche vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade hardware, ruggedized communications systems, and environmental compliance solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and reliability, often requiring vendors to demonstrate compliance with MIL-SPEC standards and rigorous test protocols. She fosters long-term vendor engagement through transparent requirements dissemination and structured evaluation criteria. Her procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 50% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 16.7% reserved for women-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base by engaging agile, innovative small firms capable of delivering specialized components and services that larger contractors may not prioritize. Captain Hartkopp’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 334511 for aeronautical sensor and navigation systems, 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment, and 332994 for ordnance accessories. She regularly acquires precision instrumentation, computer peripheral systems for tactical environments, and industrial machinery supporting defense R&D. Her technical domain expertise spans electronic warfare, secure data transmission, and mission-critical hardware integration, ensuring acquisitions meet the demanding performance thresholds of modern air operations.