Dawn Ball

Dawn Ball serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr, a specialized unit under the Department of the Air Force focused on advancing airborne and special operations capabilities. She manages the acquisition of mission-critical electronics, secure wireless command and control systems, and next-generation avionics for both manned and unmanned platforms. Her work directly supports special warfare units by ensuring rapid fielding of cutting-edge communications and situational awareness technologies. Dawn’s portfolio emphasizes rapid prototyping, urgent operational needs, and integrated system deliveries that align with Air Force Special Operations Command priorities, requiring agile contracting methods and close coordination with engineering and operational stakeholders. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Dawn maintains a broad network of defense prime contractors and Tier-1 systems integrators experienced in classified aerospace and electronic warfare environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense industry partners with proven track records in secure communications, UAV integration, and ruggedized electronics, often leveraging Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to accelerate delivery timelines. She frequently engages vendors with specialized clearance capabilities and experience in DoD-specific cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC. Dawn’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the classified, time-sensitive, and technologically complex nature of her acquisitions, where specialized capabilities and security clearances often limit the pool of qualified offerors. While small business set-asides are not utilized, she ensures fair opportunity through transparent solicitation practices and robust market research. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to aerospace product and parts manufacturing, communications equipment, and defense electronics systems integration. She routinely procures software-defined radios, tactical data links, electronic warfare countermeasures, and mission-specific sensor suites designed for high-threat, low-visibility operational environments.