Laura M. Kattner

Laura M. Kattner serves as a Contracting Officer with the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the acquisition of specialized aerospace equipment, avionics, facility infrastructure, and maintenance services essential to aircraft operations and base sustainment. Her portfolio includes complex procurements governed by FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a strong emphasis on commercial item acquisitions and performance-based contracting to ensure operational continuity and mission effectiveness. Kattner’s work directly supports the readiness of fighter, trainer, and support aircraft fleets through timely and compliant sourcing of technical and logistical solutions. Kattner maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of small business vendors delivering specialized manufacturing, construction management, performance-based maintenance, and communications equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and responsive service delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in clear performance metrics and quality assurance protocols. Kattner demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly two-thirds of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and one-third designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement patterns consistently prioritize small business participation, aligning with Air Force directives to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underrepresented vendors. She actively leverages the SBA’s small business programs to enhance competition and innovation while maintaining strict adherence to acquisition regulations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 321912 (Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing), reflecting a unique blend of facility modernization, secure communications hardware, and wood product supply for base infrastructure. Kattner’s expertise spans both commercial and technical domains, ensuring that acquisitions meet stringent military standards while supporting day-to-day operational needs across aerospace and support environments.