chaja Klein

Chaja Klein serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4417 1 Socons under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical communications, navigation, and defense systems that sustain and modernize airpower capabilities. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of advanced radio and wireless communications equipment, aeronautical navigation systems, and integrated base defense technologies, ensuring operational resilience through secure, high-performance infrastructure. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—aligning acquisitions with Air Force strategic priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Klein maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade electronics, specialized engineering services, and mission-support systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and timely delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining rigorous oversight of performance and contract adherence. Her set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 90.9% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven focus on capability and urgency over socioeconomic targeting. The remaining 9.1% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation when market conditions support it. Klein’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing), and NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), revealing deep technical expertise in electromagnetic systems, signal processing hardware, and embedded communications platforms. Her work spans high-reliability electronics, secure RF transmission systems, and specialized avionics components, demonstrating a strong command of defense electronics manufacturing standards and interoperability requirements.