Moira X. McLaughlin

Moira X. McLaughlin serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force operational readiness. She specializes in procuring professional services centered on systems engineering and technical assistance, enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure. Her portfolio primarily encompasses performance-based contracts for custom software development, data analytics, and technical consulting services, ensuring alignment with Air Force digital transformation priorities. McLaughlin operates within a framework that emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation, and outcomes-driven acquisition strategies to support high-stakes defense missions. She maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, both of which provide specialized technical expertise in software development, systems integration, and advanced analytics. These partnerships reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with organizations possessing deep domain knowledge in defense-relevant IT environments. McLaughlin’s procurement approach emphasizes technical proficiency, past performance, and demonstrated capability over cost alone, fostering collaborative relationships that prioritize mission success and innovation. McLaughlin’s contracting activity reflects a strict focus on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside preferences. This indicates a procurement strategy that prioritizes technical excellence and scalability over socioeconomic categorizations, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid access to high-caliber technical talent without restriction. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her contracts remain accessible to all qualified vendors through transparent, merit-based evaluation criteria. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), accounting for nearly two-thirds of her activity, followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Publishing Software). She consistently acquires advanced software solutions, algorithmic analytics, and mission-specific IT systems, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to Air Force cyber resilience and digital modernization efforts.