Jennifer L Kottke

Jennifer L. Kottke serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. She specializes in procuring professional services including systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure support. Her portfolio centers on complex, high-stakes contracts that enable mission-critical analytics and technical advisory services, ensuring alignment with Air Force strategic modernization goals. Kottke manages the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on delivering agile, scalable solutions to support evolving defense technology needs. Kottke maintains strong, sustained relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a preference for established partners with deep technical expertise in defense-related domains. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and long-term contract performance, indicating trust in their ability to deliver specialized services such as custom software development, systems integration, and advanced analytics. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and mission alignment over transactional vendor relationships, fostering collaborative, performance-based outcomes. Kottke’s procurement activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the Air Force’s priority for rapid, high-quality delivery of critical services. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, her focus remains on securing the most qualified technical resources to meet demanding operational requirements. Her primary NAICS focus is 511210 (Software Publishers), accounting for two-thirds of her acquisitions, followed by 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She consistently procures advanced software solutions, enterprise-level IT systems, and tailored programming services that support cybersecurity, data analytics, and systems engineering functions essential to Air Force modernization initiatives.