Paula R. Moore

Paula R. Moore serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4690 28 Cons Pkc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical infrastructure and operational sustainment services. Her portfolio encompasses the procurement of industrial machinery repair, security systems, communications hardware, and facility support services essential to maintaining Air Force installation readiness. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 15, emphasizing performance-based contracting and risk mitigation for technical services that directly support environmental control systems and mission-essential infrastructure. Moore maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc., and Astronics Test Systems Inc., reflecting a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in industrial maintenance and test equipment integration. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and past performance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, mission-sensitive solutions under tight operational timelines. A strong advocate for small business participation, Moore consistently structures solicitations with a 57.9% total small business set-aside rate, aligning with FAR 19.5 objectives. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate focus on enabling small businesses to compete for technical services, with frequent use of 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB set-asides to broaden vendor diversity and enhance innovation across the supply base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 for other computer-related services, 238210 for electrical contracting and wiring installation, and 221320 for sewage treatment facilities—reflecting a broad but mission-aligned technical scope. She regularly procures specialized services in facility systems integration, cybersecurity-enabled monitoring, and industrial maintenance, demonstrating expertise in both traditional infrastructure support and emerging technical domains critical to Air Force base sustainment.