Gretchen R Clohessy

Gretchen R. Clohessy serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. She oversees the procurement of mission-critical support services including systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and analytical services. Her portfolio is centered on ensuring technical excellence and mission alignment through competitive, performance-based contracting strategies that adhere to federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. Clohessy maintains established relationships with key contractors such as SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a preference for high-caliber technical partners capable of delivering specialized engineering, research, and analytical capabilities. Her contracting patterns indicate sustained collaboration with academic institutions and mid-to-large-tier service providers with proven expertise in defense-relevant domains, emphasizing long-term performance, innovation, and compliance with DoD standards rather than transactional vendor relationships. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 95% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, demonstrating a focus on technical merit and mission necessity over mandated preferences. While HUBZone set-asides account for 5% of her awards, her overall pattern reflects a strategic alignment with capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic quotas, though she remains compliant with all applicable small business participation requirements. Clohessy’s primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), and Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), underscoring her specialization in technical consulting, data analytics, and laboratory support services. She routinely procures advanced analytical tools, IT modernization solutions, and systems engineering support critical to Air Force mission execution, demonstrating deep domain expertise in defense-oriented technical services and operational analytics.