Katherine D Aldaz

Katherine D. Aldaz serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for aerospace and space domain systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of advanced communications infrastructure, electronic testing instruments, and industrial control systems essential to national defense. Aldaz specializes in complex, technical contracts requiring rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, frequently managing solicitations for custom-engineered solutions that support satellite communications, ground-based command and control networks, and precision instrumentation. She ensures alignment with the agency’s strategic modernization goals while maintaining strict accountability and risk mitigation in high-stakes acquisition environments. Her primary contractor relationships include the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC, reflecting a mix of government-to-government collaboration and niche vendor partnerships. While the majority of her procurements involve non-set-aside contracts, she actively engages with small businesses through Total Small Business Set-Aside mechanisms under FAR 19.5, fostering competitive bidding and broadening vendor participation without compromising technical requirements. Aldaz’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where she acquires software integration, systems engineering, and data analytics support. She also frequently procures products under NAICS 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing), sourcing specialized hardware for automated mission systems, and NAICS 921190 (Other General Government Support) for administrative and operational services that sustain mission readiness. Her expertise lies at the intersection of defense electronics, telecommunications, and mission support services, ensuring the Air Force’s space and aerospace capabilities remain resilient and technologically advanced.