Capt Goldie Knittle

Goldie Knittle serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4855 27 Socons Lgc, a Department of the Air Force organization responsible for sustaining air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in facility systems, communications equipment, and mission-critical support services, Knittle ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization. Their portfolio spans construction-related services, secure communications hardware, and facility maintenance solutions, with a strong emphasis on resilience and long-term operational sustainability across defense installations. Knittle maintains a consistent working relationship with ALTUS TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC, a trusted contractor delivering specialized technical services aligned with the agency’s infrastructure and communications needs. The procurement pattern reflects a preference for established, capable vendors with proven performance in defense-support environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and task order contracting to meet dynamic operational requirements. Partnerships are characterized by long-term engagement, performance-based outcomes, and rigorous oversight to ensure mission-critical delivery standards. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Knittle’s contracting approach, with 71.4% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 14.3% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while ensuring access to innovative, agile vendors capable of supporting niche technical requirements. The procurement focus centers on NAICS 337214 (office furniture manufacturing), 423910 (sporting and recreational goods wholesale), and 339920 (sporting and athletic goods manufacturing), indicating a unique blend of facility furnishings, logistical support equipment, and recreational infrastructure procurement. Though seemingly non-traditional for a defense agency, these categories support quality-of-life and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) programs critical to sustaining airman readiness. Knittle’s expertise lies in aligning these acquisitions with broader force readiness objectives through compliant, strategic sourcing.