Katrice Corbett

Katrice Corbett serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain operational readiness through technical and administrative support services. She specializes in securing mission-critical solutions in systems engineering and technical assistance, enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure, aligning acquisitions with the Air Force’s strategic priorities for readiness and innovation. Her portfolio includes complex professional services contracts requiring rigorous compliance with federal acquisition regulations, with a strong emphasis on performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation in high-stakes operational environments. Corbett maintains consistent contracting relationships with SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their deep expertise in technical analysis, systems integration, and applied research to support Air Force modernization initiatives. These partnerships reflect a preference for established entities with proven capabilities in defense-oriented engineering and analytical services, often awarded through competitive sealed bidding or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance metrics, and technical fidelity over transactional procurement. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Corbett directs 80% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently prioritizing socioeconomic programs to expand the defense industrial base. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate emerging small business vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and resilience in the supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 335132 (electric lighting fixture manufacturing), 335311 (transformer manufacturing), 334290 (communications equipment), and 561110 (office administrative services), indicating a hybrid portfolio spanning physical infrastructure components and mission-support administrative functions. This blend suggests expertise in procuring both hardware-enabled systems and operational enablers critical to facility sustainment and mission command readiness.