Catrina Hollins Pettway

Catrina Hollins Pettway serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA8771 AFLCMC GBK, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical information technology acquisitions that support air and space operations. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for secure digital systems, including cloud modernization, custom software development, and cyber resilience solutions. Her work directly enables command and control capabilities and data-driven decision-making across defense platforms, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned technical requirements. She routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, with emphasis on performance-based contracting and agile development methodologies. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Pettway maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including systems integrators, software developers, and training providers who support the Air Force’s digital transformation initiatives. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical innovation, and compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. She engages with both large prime contractors and specialized small businesses to ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions. Pettway demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while 75% remain open to all competitors. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate balance between maximizing competition and advancing socioeconomic goals, consistently prioritizing opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 511210 (Software Publishing), alongside 611420 (Computer Training) and 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring bespoke software, AI-enabled applications, cybersecurity tools, and workforce development services tailored to modernize Air Force IT infrastructure and upskill personnel in emerging technologies.