Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8307 AFLCMC Hnck C3IN unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she supports the acquisition of secure, mission-critical command, control, communications, intelligence, and cyber (C3IN) systems. Her work directly enables operational superiority in air and space domains by facilitating the procurement of advanced software platforms, cyber defense tools, and hardened computing infrastructure. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing tactical communication systems, integrating resilient network architectures, and deploying next-generation cyber instrumentation, ensuring alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and mission assurance requirements. Rodriguez maintains a consistent working relationship with AANTILIA LLC, a primary contractor delivering specialized cyber operations and communications solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven expertise in secure systems integration, while also engaging a range of qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD compliance and accreditation standards. She fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships grounded in technical rigor and mission readiness. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 69% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification. However, she actively supports small business participation, with nearly 28% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a smaller but meaningful portion allocated to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating balanced socioeconomic engagement. Rodriguez’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories related to communications equipment manufacturing, particularly 334220 for wireless communications hardware and 334118 for computer peripheral systems. She routinely acquires secure radio systems, hardened data terminals, encrypted network components, and specialized signal processing equipment, underscoring deep technical expertise in defense communications infrastructure and cyber-enabled platforms.