Marion S Faulhaber

Marion S. Faulhaber serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional services acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on technical and administrative support contracts, particularly in systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics. Faulhaber manages the full lifecycle of procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning contract outcomes with the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity and digital transformation. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their specialized expertise in custom software development, scientific consulting, and advanced technical analysis. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-aligned solutions. Faulhaber consistently prioritizes vendor responsiveness, technical capability, and past performance in source selection evaluations. Faulhaber demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 30% of her acquisitions designated for small business participation. Her pattern reflects a balanced allocation between Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, while the majority of awards remain open to full and open competition. This approach ensures broad market access while actively promoting veteran-owned and small business inclusion in high-value technical contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), reflecting deep expertise in software development, systems integration, and technical advisory services. She also regularly procures engineering services, enterprise IT support, and administrative management consulting, underscoring her role in enabling the Air Force’s digital infrastructure and operational decision-making capabilities through specialized professional services.