Edna T. Hakenson

Edna T. Hakenson serves as a key procurement professional within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the U.S. Air Force Academy’s mission to advance aerospace research and cadet training through precision technical acquisitions. She manages a portfolio focused on high-accuracy instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to operational readiness and facility modernization. Her work ensures that cutting-edge analytical capabilities are maintained across scientific and training environments, aligning procurement activities with strategic objectives in aerospace engineering and applied sciences. Hakenson maintains consistent relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide advanced sensing technologies, drone-based data collection systems, and precision calibration services essential to the agency’s technical operations. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established niche providers with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and maintenance, indicating a focus on reliability, technical compliance, and mission-critical performance over broad commercial competition. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 66.7% of awards issued under no set-aside, while 33.3% are competitively awarded to 8(a) certified small businesses. This balance demonstrates a strategic commitment to small business participation without compromising the need for specialized technical capability. She actively leverages the 8(a) program to cultivate emerging vendors with relevant domain expertise, reinforcing diversity in the supplier base while maintaining mission integrity. Hakenson’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing custom engineering support, calibration services, and technical integration, complemented by NAICS 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance. Her expertise centers on procuring high-end analytical instruments, sensor arrays, and maintenance contracts for laboratory and field-deployed systems, ensuring sustained operational excellence in aerospace research and cadet training environments.