Jasmine Master Katrak

Jasmine Master Katrak serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8102 Aflcmc Hbk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize air domain capabilities. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for advanced engineering, systems integration, and mission support services essential to air traffic control infrastructure, tactical navigation, and command-and-control systems. Her portfolio emphasizes technical acquisitions requiring deep domain expertise in aerospace systems and mission-critical software environments, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness objectives and acquisition compliance standards. Jasmine maintains a primary working relationship with BETTER DIRECT, LLC, a trusted contractor providing specialized technical services in systems engineering and mission support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, high-performing vendors with proven capability in delivering integrated solutions for aeronautical systems. She fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships that prioritize technical excellence, schedule reliability, and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, ensuring seamless integration of contractor-delivered capabilities into operational air systems. Jasmine’s contracting activity is entirely focused on open, unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside categories. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical competitiveness and leveraging broad industry capability rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures rigorous evaluation based on technical merit, past performance, and mission alignment. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep engagement in mission-critical software development, data systems integration, and communication infrastructure modernization. She routinely acquires custom-developed software, embedded systems, and network-enabled solutions that enhance air domain situational awareness and command system interoperability, demonstrating specialized expertise in aerospace IT and defense communications ecosystems.