David A. Hartman

David A. Hartman serves as a Contracting Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring professional and technical services critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on systems engineering and technical assistance, enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics. His responsibilities include developing solicitation strategies, evaluating proposals, and ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-value, mission-aligned solutions through agile and responsive contracting practices. Hartman maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced approach to partnering with both industry leaders and academic research institutions. He frequently engages vendors capable of delivering customized software development, systems design, and advanced training services, fostering long-term collaborations that align with the Air Force’s technical modernization goals. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, ensuring contractors are held to rigorous standards of innovation and accountability. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his acquisitions are open competition, he consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, reinforcing the Air Force’s broader diversity and inclusion objectives in defense contracting. Hartman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting deep expertise in IT modernization, cybersecurity enablement, and workforce capacity building. He routinely procures mission-critical services such as cloud migration support, secure software development lifecycles, and specialized technical training programs that directly enhance Air Force mission execution and digital resilience.