Dana J Alexander

Dana J. Alexander serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she leads the acquisition of advanced aerospace test and evaluation systems critical to mission readiness. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of high-precision avionics, electronic warfare instrumentation, radar signal processing platforms, and ground-based sensing systems that support the development and certification of next-generation air and space platforms. She manages full lifecycle contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and closeout—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic modernization goals for test infrastructure and electromagnetic spectrum dominance. Alexander maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC, which provide specialized engineering services, ruggedized test hardware, electromagnetic shielding solutions, and mission-critical instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven technical capabilities in aerospace test systems, often engaging firms with DoD clearance and experience in classified environments. While 80% of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she maintains a deliberate 20% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a structured approach to fostering competition among qualified small vendors without compromising technical rigor. Her socioeconomic strategy prioritizes small business participation while ensuring mission-critical performance standards are met. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with secondary emphasis on 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) for mobile test platforms. She specializes in acquiring embedded systems, telemetry arrays, signal conditioners, and hardened data acquisition units essential for live-fire testing and electromagnetic compatibility validation across aerospace platforms.