Hannah Kobolow

Hannah Kobolow serves as a key procurement lead within the Air Force Research Laboratory’s R&GK division, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to advance next-generation aerospace and information systems. She manages complex research and development acquisitions focused on software development, data analytics, and mission-critical computing infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities in battlespace awareness, command and control, and intelligence fusion. Her work centers on securing proprietary and commercial software platforms that enhance decision-making under dynamic operational conditions, typically through competitive sealed bidding and other full and open contract vehicles. Kobolow maintains a primary working relationship with COLLABORATION.AI, LLC, a Minneapolis-based firm specializing in AI-driven analytics and mission-critical software solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a consistent reliance on this vendor for advanced computational tools and algorithmic development, suggesting a deep, trust-based partnership built on technical alignment and proven performance. While other vendors may participate in solicitations, her portfolio is dominated by engagements with this specialized contractor, indicating a focused approach to acquiring high-fidelity, domain-specific capabilities. Her procurement activity shows no preference for socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical superiority and rapid capability insertion over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the high-stakes, time-sensitive nature of R&GK’s research objectives. Small business participation is not formally prioritized in her acquisition strategy, though vendors of all sizes may compete on technical merit. Kobolow’s acquisitions are exclusively categorized under NAICS 541715, underscoring her specialization in research and development within physical and engineering sciences. She procures advanced software systems, machine learning frameworks, secure data pipelines, and high-performance computing infrastructure tailored to defense-grade operational environments, demonstrating deep expertise in computational science and mission-critical software engineering.