Elizabeth Hanson

Elizabeth Hanson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4887 56th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical maintenance, construction, and specialized equipment services essential to sustaining Air Force installations and operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses a broad range of industrial and technical procurements, including security systems, aviation component manufacturing, and aeronautical instrumentation, ensuring the reliability of airfield infrastructure and mission-critical assets. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on complex, high-stakes acquisitions that support Air Force infrastructure resilience and force modernization. Elizabeth maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ARKOSE GROUP LLC, SILVER NATIONAL CORP., BLAZING AVIATION LLC, and MACH 2 PRODUCTIONS INC., partnering with firms possessing specialized capabilities in aviation maintenance, industrial fabrication, and mission-specific equipment supply. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for technically proficient contractors capable of delivering customized solutions for complex Air Force operational environments, often involving rapid turnaround and stringent compliance requirements. Her contracting approach reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the remainder are open to all competitors. This pattern underscores her dedication to fostering economic opportunity for small businesses while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent mission needs. Elizabeth’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services), 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing), 333912 (Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing), 423910 (Sporting and Recreational Goods Merchant Wholesalers), and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). Her technical expertise spans the acquisition of precision-manufactured aviation components, surveillance and detection systems, compressed air infrastructure, and specialized logistics support equipment critical to Air Force base operations and mission sustainment.