Malissa A. Crofoot

Malissa A. Crofoot serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a critical role in procuring advanced scientific and technical systems essential to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her portfolio centers on high-precision analytical instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems that support operational readiness and facility modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with mission-critical technical requirements. Crofoot maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors are recognized for their expertise in delivering high-performance laboratory instruments, unmanned aerial systems for training applications, and custom analytical equipment. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, reliability, and long-term support, fostering strategic partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain knowledge in aerospace and scientific instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while the majority remain open to all competitors. She prioritizes socioeconomic opportunities without compromising technical rigor, often leveraging small business capabilities in niche technical domains where innovation is paramount. Crofoot’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), followed by 511210 (Software Publishers) and 339950 (Sign Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring precision measurement devices, data acquisition systems, and custom technical hardware used in cadet training labs and research facilities, demonstrating strong expertise in aerospace instrumentation, laboratory automation, and applied scientific equipment procurement.