Connie A. Robben

Connie A. Robben serves as a Contracting Officer within the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on professional training, custom software development, and specialized communications equipment, ensuring the Air Force maintains operational agility across training, logistics, and enterprise systems. Her work directly supports pilot proficiency, communications resilience, and technological modernization, aligning procurement decisions with strategic Air Force priorities for next-generation readiness. Robben cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in defense-grade IT services, systems integration, and advanced manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions in programming, telecommunications, and control systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, competitive bidding, and vendor accountability under FAR and DFARS frameworks, fostering a transparent and results-driven acquisition environment. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she maintains a deliberate 10% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, actively promoting participation from small businesses capable of meeting complex technical requirements. This balance ensures market competitiveness while supporting socioeconomic goals without compromising mission needs. Robben’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611430 for professional and management development training, 541511 for custom computer programming, and 334519 and 334220 for specialized manufacturing of measuring, controlling, and communications equipment. She frequently procures integrated training systems, mission-critical software applications, and secure wireless communication hardware, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-oriented technical domains that support pilot training, command and control, and enterprise IT modernization.