Christiana Berry

Christiana Berry serves as a Contract Specialist within the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced technology, training systems, and logistics support services essential to pilot proficiency, communications resilience, and enterprise-scale operational agility. Her portfolio primarily centers on complex IT and systems integration contracts, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Berry’s work directly supports the squadron’s mission to deliver scalable, secure, and rapidly deployable capabilities across combat and training environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Berry maintains strategic partnerships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in computer systems design and electronic manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical interoperability, and compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. She engages both large primes and mid-tier contractors capable of delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions under tight operational timelines, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in accountability and innovation. Berry exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical capability. However, she consistently allocates 25% of her portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity and small business development within the defense technology sector. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she secures custom software development, cybersecurity integration, and mission planning systems. She also procures electronic computer manufacturing solutions under NAICS 334111, ensuring hardware compatibility with Air Force infrastructure. Her technical expertise spans command and control systems, secure communications platforms, and digital training simulators, positioning her at the intersection of defense innovation and acquisition excellence.