Danielle C Knipper

Danielle C. Knipper serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4613 90 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure support for nuclear deterrence operations. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for remote missile field sustainment, launch facility modernization, and associated utility systems. She specializes in complex, high-stakes procurements requiring strict compliance with defense security protocols and expeditionary logistics standards, ensuring operational readiness across geographically dispersed and highly sensitive installations. Knipper’s portfolio encompasses both service and construction-related contracts essential to maintaining the integrity of Air Force strategic assets. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Olgoonik Specialty Contractors, LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and SafeWare Inc., each of which provides specialized technical services ranging from facility maintenance and security systems to remote site logistics and environmental compliance. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, cleared vendors capable of operating in austere environments under stringent security and regulatory frameworks. Knipper fosters long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and mission alignment. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards issued under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), and a notable 8.7% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. While nearly half of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her deliberate use of socioeconomic authorities underscores a strategic emphasis on expanding opportunities for qualified small and disadvantaged firms within the defense industrial base. Knipper’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 532412 (Construction Equipment Leasing), 485510 (Charter Bus Industry), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), and 423840 (Industrial Supplies Wholesalers), reflecting the diverse operational needs of remote missile sites—from heavy equipment mobilization and transportation to food services and industrial supply chains. Her expertise lies in integrating logistical, construction, and sustainment services to support enduring, mission-critical infrastructure.