Margarita A. Doornbos

Margarita A. Doornbos serves as a Contract Specialist within the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), supporting the acquisition and sustainment of critical nuclear deterrent systems under FA9422. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for advanced electronics, instrumentation, and engineering services essential to the reliability and modernization of nuclear platforms such as the B61-13 gravity bomb and associated telemetry and command-and-control infrastructure. Her procurement activities ensure compliance with national security requirements while aligning with Air Force strategic modernization goals, focusing on high-integrity, mission-critical technologies that demand rigorous technical oversight and regulatory adherence. Doornbos collaborates with a diverse base of defense contractors and technical service providers, including firms specializing in radio and wireless communications equipment, industrial process instrumentation, and custom software development for nuclear systems. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her pattern of engagement reflects a preference for vendors with proven expertise in classified environments, DoD cybersecurity standards, and nuclear surety protocols. She fosters long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of supporting rapid prototyping, sustainment, and upgrade cycles for legacy and next-generation nuclear assets. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a significant portion allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, certified businesses with niche capabilities in high-technology defense sectors, reinforcing the Air Force’s broader initiative to diversify the nuclear industrial base. Doornbos specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 334220 (radio and wireless communications equipment), 334513 and 334515 (industrial and electrical measurement instruments), 541330 (engineering services), and 541511 (custom computer programming). Her technical domain expertise centers on secure avionics, sensor systems, data acquisition hardware, and embedded software for nuclear weapons platforms, ensuring that all acquisitions meet stringent safety, reliability, and interoperability standards required for the nation’s strategic deterrent mission.