Kathleen Rasmussen

Kathleen Rasmussen serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3 agency under the Department of the Air Force, where she oversees the acquisition of advanced command, control, communications, and battle management (C3BM) capabilities critical to Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS). Her work directly supports the modernization of air and space domain operations by securing next-generation technologies that enable sensor-to-shooter connectivity, data fusion, and real-time decision-making across distributed forces. She manages a portfolio of research and development contracts focused on software-defined architectures, AI-enabled battle management tools, and integrated communication systems for multi-domain warfare. Rasmussen collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of defense technology providers, including systems integrators, aerospace primes, and specialized software developers with expertise in secure cloud platforms, tactical data links, and interoperable command systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven capabilities in agile development, open architecture standards, and military-grade cybersecurity. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical innovation, rapid prototyping, and iterative acquisition pathways to accelerate capability delivery. Rasmussen’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as non-set-aside. This indicates a focus on technical merit and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s urgent need for scalable, high-performance solutions in contested environments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715, reflecting deep engagement in R&D for physical and engineering sciences, particularly in electronic warfare systems, battle management software, and sensor integration. A secondary focus on NAICS 336411 highlights her involvement in procuring specialized aircraft avionics and mission system upgrades. Her expertise centers on cutting-edge defense technologies that bridge air, space, and cyber domains to enable decisive operational advantage.