Ivana Barac

Ivana Barac serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA5682 organization, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize expeditionary air base infrastructure and tactical communications systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to ensure global airpower readiness through resilient facility upgrades, secure operational communications, and logistical enablers. She routinely handles complex service contracts spanning facilities support, training, and specialized logistics, with a focus on mission-critical infrastructure and personnel readiness initiatives. Her procurement activities are aligned with Department of Defense standards for rapid deployment and operational continuity in austere environments. Barac maintains consistent working relationships with contractors such as AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and LIVINGWORKS EDUCATION USA INC, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in tactical communications, facility maintenance, and professional development training. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures, indicating a track record of reliable delivery and compliance with military operational requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor stability, technical proficiency, and adherence to security protocols for sensitive air base environments. Barac’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission suitability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing capability and readiness over programmatic diversity goals. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on performance history, quality assurance, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337211 (wood office furniture manufacturing) for base facility furnishings, NAICS 611430 (professional and management development training) for personnel readiness programs, and NAICS 561210 (facilities support services) for maintenance and logistics. She also regularly procures packing and crating (488991) and janitorial services (561720) to support expeditionary base operations, demonstrating specialized expertise in integrating non-combat infrastructure needs into high-tempo airpower sustainment cycles.