Elizabeth Ongstad

Elizabeth Ongstad serves as a key procurement professional within the FA9401 377 Msg Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical aerospace and defense systems. Her work centers on securing advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and mission-critical support services essential to air force operational readiness. She oversees the acquisition of laboratory-grade analytical equipment, electronic warfare components, and sensor systems, ensuring alignment with strategic modernization goals and technical requirements for high-reliability defense platforms. Ongstad maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between established niche suppliers and specialized small businesses capable of delivering tailored solutions in instrumentation, environmental compliance, and technical services. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade technical integration and rapid response capabilities for time-sensitive mission needs. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity, with nearly half of her contracts structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster competition and innovation among small businesses while maintaining flexibility to award non-set-aside contracts when specialized capabilities are required. Her approach supports broad-based participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Ongstad’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335911 (Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) and 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), indicating deep engagement with the development and maintenance of defense-related electronic systems and environmentally compliant operational support. Additional activity in NAICS 541990 and 541910 underscores her role in securing specialized technical services, including analytical testing and mission support planning, reinforcing her expertise in integrated, multidisciplinary defense acquisitions.