Isabella Crone

Isabella Crone serves as a key procurement lead within the Kessel Run organization of the Department of the Air Force, driving the acquisition of mission-critical software and digital systems that support air and space operations. She is instrumental in executing rapid, agile contracting strategies aligned with DevSecOps principles and cloud-native development lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery of secure, scalable platforms such as the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES). Her portfolio centers on custom software development, system integration, and digital modernization initiatives that require continuous delivery, automated testing, and zero-trust architecture compliance. Crone operates within a high-tempo acquisition environment where speed, security, and interoperability are non-negotiable, making her a critical enabler of the Air Force’s digital transformation goals. Crone maintains a primary working relationship with THE BOEING COMPANY, a trusted partner in delivering complex, mission-aligned software solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense technology contractors with proven capabilities in secure cloud environments, agile development frameworks, and DoD compliance standards. While Boeing is the dominant contractor, her approach supports a collaborative ecosystem where vendors are evaluated on technical maturity, DevSecOps maturity, and ability to integrate with existing Air Force digital infrastructure. Crone’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects the urgent, mission-critical nature of Kessel Run’s deliverables, where speed and technical capability take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, the structure of her acquisitions allows for subcontracting opportunities through prime contractors. Her procurement focus is singularly centered on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), encompassing end-to-end software development, systems engineering, and cloud-based platform modernization. She procures secure, scalable applications built on microservices, containerized architectures, and automated CI/CD pipelines—ensuring operational readiness across air and space domains.