Katherine Moisant

Katherine Moisant serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA0021 Africa 765 Sconf, a critical element of the Department of the Air Force tasked with sustaining the operational readiness of Air Force Special Operations Command. She leads the acquisition of specialized professional, technical, and logistical services essential to unconventional warfare, intelligence integration, and rapid-deployment missions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex, mission-critical procurements in training systems, command and control technologies, and aviation support services, requiring deep technical understanding and agile contracting methodologies to meet urgent operational timelines and evolving threat environments. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Moisant cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses with niche expertise in special operations support, flight training providers, and technical service firms capable of delivering classified or sensitive mission-enabling capabilities. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation in high-stakes environments, and collaboration with industry to ensure compliance with stringent Air Force security and interoperability standards. Moisant demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on fostering innovation and capacity within the small business community. She actively prioritizes participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to broaden vendor diversity and enhance resilience in the national security supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where she acquires advanced analytical, engineering, and mission planning support. She also regularly procures flight training services under NAICS 611512 and hazardous waste management under NAICS 562211 to support environmental compliance and sustainment operations. Moisant’s expertise spans the intersection of operational urgency, technical complexity, and regulatory compliance, making her a key enabler of Air Force Special Operations readiness.