Marissa Markus

Marissa Markus supports the procurement mission of the 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron within the Department of the Air Force, facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical technology and logistics services essential to airpower readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning custom software development, computer hardware procurement, and office equipment supply chains, ensuring alignment with operational needs in pilot training, communications resilience, and enterprise systems sustainment. Her work directly enables the modernization of combat-ready infrastructure by securing scalable, interoperable solutions that meet stringent DoD technical and security standards. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the procurement record, Marissa engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including systems integrators, IT service providers, and industrial manufacturers, often coordinating complex solicitations that require compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 commercial item procedures and defense-specific cybersecurity requirements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering secure, maintainable solutions under dynamic operational conditions. Marissa consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base. While the majority of her contracts remain open competition, her pattern demonstrates a steady commitment to socioeconomic programs, particularly favoring small businesses with proven capabilities in IT services and hardware supply, without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (custom computer programming), 334118 (computer peripheral equipment manufacturing), 423420 (office equipment wholesaling), and 337214 (office furniture manufacturing). This blend reflects a dual emphasis on digital modernization—such as tailored software for training simulators—and physical infrastructure support, indicating expertise in both high-tech systems integration and supply chain logistics for enterprise environments.