Dawn M. Armant

Dawn M. Armant serves as a Contracting Officer for the 27th Sustainment Command (FA4855) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to air base readiness. Her portfolio encompasses construction, facility maintenance, and communications systems procurement, with a strong emphasis on sustaining core airfield utilities such as wastewater treatment, HVAC, and site preparation. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR and DFARS frameworks, ensuring compliance with federal standards while aligning contract outcomes with strategic Air Force resilience goals. Armant maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a primary contractor delivering integrated facility and maintenance services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical expertise, particularly in complex infrastructure domains. She engages a mix of large-capacity contractors and specialized small businesses, fostering collaboration through clear performance metrics and contract administration rigor. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Armant consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with nearly 70% of her acquisitions reserved for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages the SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged WOSB and HUBZone programs, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs while ensuring competitive, high-quality service delivery. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221320 (sewage treatment facilities), 238910 (site preparation), 561210 (facilities support services), and 811310 (commercial machinery repair), demonstrating deep expertise in utility infrastructure and operational sustainment. Armant’s technical acumen spans environmental systems, base maintenance logistics, and mission-critical facility modernization, making her a key enabler of Air Force infrastructure resilience across the continental United States.