Margaret R. Cloughley

Margaret R. Cloughley supports the procurement mission of the FA4801 49 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisitions critical to aerospace readiness and installation sustainment. She handles complex contracts for advanced communications systems, avionics instrumentation, and maintenance infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity for mission-critical Air Force platforms. Her work directly enables the modernization of electronic warfare, surveillance, and base support systems, aligning with the agency’s focus on technological resilience and operational readiness across deployed and garrisoned environments. Cloughley maintains consistent relationships with a select group of contractors including UNICO GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FSR CONSULTING LLC, and CERTIFIED STAINLESS SERVICE INC., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade engineering and specialized logistics. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on firms with deep expertise in aerospace-grade materials, medical equipment supply chains, and communications hardware, suggesting a focus on mission-critical, high-reliability procurement. These partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and long-term contract performance, underscoring trust in vendor technical competency and compliance with DoD standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 42.9% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. While no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a strategic alignment with federal mandates to expand opportunities for qualified small entities in defense-related supply chains. Cloughley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423450 for medical and hospital equipment, 334290 for communications equipment manufacturing, and 336411 for aircraft systems, indicating a hybrid portfolio bridging biomedical logistics with aerospace hardware. She routinely sources specialized instrumentation, electronic components, and mission-critical apparel and accessories used in operational and support roles, demonstrating expertise in dual-use procurement domains that serve both personnel readiness and platform sustainment.