Moira X. McLaughlin

Moira X. McLaughlin serves as a Senior Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex professional services acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), cybersecurity infrastructure, enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics. McLaughlin specializes in non-personal services contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals. She frequently handles task orders under GWACs and IDIQs, prioritizing agile, performance-based contracting approaches to meet evolving mission needs. McLaughlin maintains strong, enduring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, leveraging their deep expertise in technical consulting and advanced research support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-driven partnerships with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions across cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise systems. She consistently engages with vendors possessing proven track records in federal defense environments, emphasizing technical proficiency, compliance, and scalable service delivery. While the majority of her acquisitions—80%—are unrestricted, McLaughlin demonstrates a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity, consistently allocating 10% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides and an additional 10% to Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her approach reflects a balanced strategy that supports broad market access while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), with significant activity in 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She regularly procures specialized IT modernization services, cloud-enabled analytics platforms, and cybersecurity compliance tools, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense-sector technical domains and the evolving demands of air and space operations.