Desirae Kartchner

Desirae Kartchner is a procurement professional operating within the Department of Defense under the AFSC PZACA (ICBM) agency. In this capacity, she supports the mission-critical acquisition of components and services essential to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program. Her role involves managing the procurement lifecycle to ensure the readiness and modernization of strategic defense assets, focusing on the acquisition of specialized hardware and technical parts required for high-reliability aerospace systems. The agency landscape for AFSC PZACA is characterized by a reliance on highly specialized defense contractors. Vendors active at this agency include EaglePicher Technologies LLC, Beaver Aerospace and Defense, Inc., and Carleton Controls Corp, as well as S3 Aerodefense LLC. These organizations typically provide the precision engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities necessary to sustain complex missile systems, reflecting the agency's focus on high-specification aerospace components and strategic defense infrastructure. Regarding socioeconomic goals, the agency demonstrates a balanced approach to competition and small business inclusion. Procurement patterns indicate a split preference, with a fifty percent allocation toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and the remaining fifty percent designated as No Set-Aside. This indicates a strategic commitment to leveraging small business innovation and agility while maintaining the ability to engage large-scale prime contractors for complex system requirements. The technical focus of this office is highly specialized, with a primary concentration in NAICS code 336419, covering Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. This specialization underscores a procurement domain centered on the fabrication and sourcing of precision components for guided missiles and space vehicles. The expertise within this office is rooted in the technical requirements of aerospace manufacturing, ensuring that all procured materials meet the rigorous quality and safety standards mandated for strategic defense applications.