Karla F. Dodd

Karla F. Dodd serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in securing professional and technical services critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics. Her work ensures the agency’s access to high-caliber expertise needed to support advanced defense systems and mission-driven technology initiatives, aligning procurement activities with DoD strategic priorities and regulatory compliance frameworks. Ms. Dodd maintains established relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a balanced partnership model that combines agile private-sector technical providers with academic research capabilities. She frequently engages vendors offering specialized consulting, analytical support, and applied research services, fostering collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches that emphasize outcomes over deliverables. Her procurement strategy prioritizes responsiveness, technical excellence, and long-term vendor reliability. While the majority of her acquisitions—81.8%—are conducted without set-asides, she demonstrates a consistent commitment to small business participation, with 18.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to integrate qualified small businesses into the Air Force’s technical ecosystem without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with significant activity in 811219 (Other Administrative and Management Consulting) and 611310 (Colleges and Universities). She specializes in acquiring advanced analytical, engineering, and cybersecurity consulting services, supporting the Air Force’s modernization goals through evidence-based, technically rigorous contracting solutions.