Katherine Browning

Katherine M. Browning serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Her portfolio centers on high-precision instrumentation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. She manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and delivery timelines for equipment that directly supports airpower readiness and operational testing environments. Her primary contractor relationship is with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated expertise in delivering specialized analytical and electro-mechanical systems. Browning consistently engages this vendor for complex, technical acquisitions requiring rigorous validation and calibration standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable vendors with proven performance in aerospace-grade instrumentation, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and compliance with military specifications. Browning’s procurement activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 92.3% of awards issued under open competition, reflecting the specialized nature of the equipment procured and the limited pool of qualified suppliers. While small business set-asides account for only 7.7%, she actively considers eligible small businesses when technical requirements permit, aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus includes 511210 (Software Publishers) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), reflecting heavy demand for embedded systems and data acquisition platforms. She also frequently procures under 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a strong emphasis on signal processing, telemetry, and real-time data systems. Her technical domain expertise spans aerospace instrumentation, laboratory-grade analytical equipment, and industrial measurement technologies critical to flight test and sustainment operations.