Elisa J. Horrach

Elisa J. Horrach serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8678 Aflcmc Ebay, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for developing, sustaining, and modernizing advanced air dominance systems. She manages complex acquisition programs centered on aerospace electronics, autonomous targeting technologies, secure satellite communications, and the sustainment of legacy platforms such as the QF-16. Her portfolio encompasses full lifecycle procurement—from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities and national defense objectives. She routinely handles high-technology, mission-critical contracts requiring stringent compliance with defense acquisition regulations and cybersecurity standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Horrach maintains a dynamic contracting environment characterized by partnerships with defense industrial base firms specializing in avionics, sensor integration, and aerospace support services. Her procurement patterns reflect collaboration with both large primes and specialized subcontractors capable of delivering advanced engineering solutions for targeting systems and command-and-control infrastructure. She emphasizes technical rigor in source evaluations and prioritizes vendors with proven expertise in DoD-compliant systems development and sustainment. Horrach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and resilience within the defense supply chain, regularly awarding contracts to small businesses with relevant technical capabilities in aerospace and electronic systems. Her approach supports the Department of Defense’s mandate to expand small business access to high-technology procurement opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336413 (aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 561990 (support services), reflecting deep expertise in sensor networks, avionics integration, and mission-critical logistics. She routinely procures precision-guided system components, electronic warfare subsystems, and aerospace test and maintenance services, demonstrating specialized knowledge in the technical domains of aerospace electronics and autonomous targeting.