MSgt Tina Jorae

MSgt Tina Jorae serves as a Contracting Officer for the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), a critical unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for securing and sustaining mission-critical communications infrastructure for air operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced radio systems, aircraft subsystems, and secure broadcast technologies essential to operational readiness. Her acquisitions directly support the squadron’s mandate to modernize resilient, encrypted communication networks under dynamic threat environments, requiring deep technical understanding of defense communication standards and cybersecurity compliance. MSgt Jorae maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Solomon Engineering, Inc., Textron Systems Corporation, and Western Metal Supply Company, Inc., among others. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to sourcing—leveraging established defense contractors for complex system integration while engaging specialized firms for niche hardware and security services. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for proven industry partners with demonstrated capability in military-grade communications and infrastructure support, ensuring reliability and interoperability across deployed platforms. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand the defense industrial base through inclusive contracting practices. MSgt Jorae’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting her specialization in secure software development, network defense, and integrated security infrastructure. She also manages acquisitions under NAICS 621399, indicating support for specialized health-related logistics or personnel services tied to operational deployment cycles. Her expertise spans the convergence of cybersecurity, communications systems, and mission support services critical to Air Force combat readiness.