Mara A. Strobel

Mara A. Strobel serves as a Contracting Officer for the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages complex procurements critical to sustaining aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her portfolio centers on high-precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems that enable cutting-edge scientific analysis and flight training operations. Strobel oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with Air Force mission priorities and federal procurement regulations. She 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., all of which provide advanced technical solutions in instrumentation, unmanned systems, and data acquisition platforms. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade equipment and scientific research applications, often requiring rigorous technical validation and compliance with military standards. Strobel’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, her procurement strategy emphasizes competitive fairness and vendor performance history. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), reflecting deep expertise in procuring analytical instruments, flight simulators, sensor systems, and training technologies. She specializes in acquiring mission-critical systems that demand high accuracy, repeatability, and integration with existing Air Force infrastructure, ensuring cadets and researchers have access to state-of-the-art tools for aerospace innovation.