Olivia F. Epps

Olivia F. Epps serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain aerospace research, cadet training, and facility modernization at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her portfolio centers on procuring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems essential for high-accuracy scientific analysis and operational readiness. Epps manages the full lifecycle of contracts under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s strategic priorities in advanced engineering and analytical capabilities. She maintains established relationships with key vendors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., reflecting a consistent reliance on specialized providers of advanced sensing, data acquisition, and technical training systems. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in aerospace-grade instrumentation and laboratory automation, often leveraging long-term vendor partnerships to ensure technical reliability and seamless integration into mission-critical environments. Epps demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 70% of her awards issued under no set-aside, while actively supporting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (23.1%) and 8(a) competed awards (7.7%). Her contracting behavior reflects a deliberate effort to maintain competition while ensuring access to qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. Her primary NAICS focus includes Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), underscoring her specialization in procuring advanced analytical tools, data processing systems, and technical training platforms. She also supports facility-related services through 238320 and 611420, indicating a multidisciplinary procurement scope that bridges laboratory science, education technology, and infrastructure support.