Elizabeth A. Pangrac

Elizabeth A. Pangrac serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters of Air Combat Command’s Acquisition Management Integration Center (FA4890), where she plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize air dominance capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for advanced training systems, command and control infrastructure, and technical services essential to pilot readiness and tactical communications. Her work directly supports the Department of the Air Force’s objective of maintaining combat-ready forces through agile, compliant, and strategically aligned procurement practices. Pangrac maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including VETPRIDE-EMI MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILTRAIN JV II LLC, and JBW FEDITC JV LLC, all of which deliver specialized training, maintenance, and systems integration services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting and technical proficiency, particularly in domains requiring high-fidelity simulation, avionics support, and mission-critical software integration. She prioritizes contractors with proven experience in defense aviation ecosystems and demonstrated capacity to meet stringent DoD compliance standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-asides, aligning with the scale and urgency of Air Combat Command’s operational needs. The remaining 10% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission readiness or technical rigor. Pangrac’s portfolio is heavily focused on NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling) and 611512 (flight training), reflecting her specialization in procuring advanced avionics, flight simulators, and pilot training systems. She also regularly acquires solutions under NAICS 541512 (computer systems design) and 334111/334112 (electronic computer and storage device manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in integrating hardware, software, and operational training platforms into cohesive, combat-relevant systems.