Olivia C. Gorman

Olivia C. Gorman serves as a key procurement lead within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for acquiring advanced scientific instrumentation, aerospace testing equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to U.S. Air Force Academy training and research missions. She manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on maintaining operational readiness through high-precision measurement devices, laboratory infrastructure, and mission-critical technical systems. Her work directly supports cadet education, aerospace research, and facility modernization initiatives, ensuring that acquisition strategies align with the agency’s mandate to sustain cutting-edge analytical capabilities in support of national defense objectives. Gorman maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide niche capabilities in aerial sensing systems, precision optical instrumentation, unmanned aerial platforms, and advanced data acquisition hardware. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven expertise in aerospace and laboratory environments, indicating a focus on reliability, compliance, and mission-critical performance over broad-market competition. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (80%), Gorman demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 10% of awards allocated to 8(a) competed contracts and another 10% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while fostering socioeconomic diversity among her vendor base. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 334511 for aeronautical and navigation instrument manufacturing, reflecting deep expertise in procuring flight test sensors, guidance systems, and high-accuracy measurement tools. Additional emphasis on custom computer programming (541511) and specialized facility construction (236220) underscores her role in integrating software-driven analytics and physical infrastructure to support next-generation aerospace training and research environments.