Dorothy Boughn

Dorothy B. Boughn serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to support aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements for precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems essential to maintaining operational readiness and scientific accuracy. Her work directly enables the agency’s strategic goal of sustaining cutting-edge analytical capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically sound contracting actions. Boughn maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in advanced instrumentation, unmanned systems, and high-precision measurement technologies. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical alignment, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear deliverables and regulatory compliance. A defining feature of Boughn’s portfolio is her exclusive use of Small Business Set-Aside authorities under FAR 19.5, with 100% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This unwavering commitment ensures broad participation from economically disadvantaged and disadvantaged business enterprises, reinforcing the Department of the Air Force’s socioeconomic objectives while cultivating a resilient supplier base capable of meeting complex technical demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532412 for the rental and leasing of construction and mining machinery, NAICS 423610 for electrical apparatus and wiring supplies, and NAICS 561740 for carpet and upholstery cleaning services—reflecting a diverse yet mission-aligned mix of equipment, infrastructure support, and facility maintenance needs. Boughn’s expertise bridges technical procurement with operational sustainability, ensuring that academy facilities remain equipped with reliable, compliant, and mission-ready resources.