Dasha Dixon

Dasha Dixon serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8052 773 Ess agency of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize digital information ecosystems critical to Air Force readiness and personnel welfare. She oversees contracts for media distribution platforms, institutional knowledge services, and secure content delivery systems that enable global access to curated training and operational resources for Airmen. Her portfolio centers on enabling mission-critical information infrastructure through strategic sourcing, vendor evaluation, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring alignment with the agency’s objectives in digital transformation and institutional learning. Dixon maintains consistent working relationships with core contractors including Interplay Learning, Inc., ProQuest LLC, Global Resource Solutions Inc., and The Slate Group LLC, partnering with firms specializing in digital learning platforms, curated research databases, and institutional content management systems. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for established providers with proven capabilities in secure, scalable, and user-centric information services tailored to military environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and technical alignment with Air Force standards for information assurance and accessibility. A strong advocate for small business participation, Dixon consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 75% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and diversity in the supplier base, ensuring that emerging and niche vendors contribute to the agency’s digital modernization goals. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a structured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with a clear preference for small business participation over non-set-aside awards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490, reflecting acquisitions for commercial digital infrastructure and equipment leasing essential to media and information platforms, complemented by NAICS 721110 and 813920 for lodging and professional services supporting field operations and organizational coordination. This blend underscores her technical expertise in procuring integrated information ecosystems that bridge operational needs with personnel welfare services.