Catrina Lewis

Catrina Lewis serves as a key procurement professional within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s FA8771 organization, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to modernize critical information technology systems for air and space operations. She manages the acquisition lifecycle for high-priority digital capabilities, including custom software development, cloud-based platforms, and cyber-resilient systems that enable command and control and data-driven decision-making. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in artificial intelligence enablement, workforce upskilling, and legacy system modernization, ensuring acquisitions align with DoD digital transformation objectives and cybersecurity standards. Lewis maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships, engaging primarily with firms specializing in custom computer programming and integrated IT services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with a diverse range of technology providers—including systems integrators, software developers, and enterprise service firms—to deliver scalable, secure, and mission-tailored solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, agile acquisition methodologies, and vendor collaboration to meet rapidly evolving operational needs. Her procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on technical excellence and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This approach prioritizes capability and compliance over demographic set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, scalable solutions in high-stakes operational environments. Lewis’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), with a secondary emphasis on 813910 (Business Associations), indicating engagement with industry consortia and professional societies that support workforce development and standards alignment. She specializes in acquiring secure software development, DevSecOps toolchains, AI/ML model integration, and digital workforce training services critical to sustaining next-generation air and space operations.