Raissa G. Kliatchko

Raissa G. Kliatchko serves as a key procurement lead within the FA9401 377 Msg Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Her responsibilities center on securing advanced instrumentation, secure communications infrastructure, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment essential to sustaining air force operational readiness. She plays a pivotal role in executing strategic modernization initiatives focused on sensor systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and mission support services, ensuring acquisitions align with Air Force technical requirements and acquisition compliance standards. Kliatchko maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including J STAR ENTERPRISES INC, LARON, LLC, FIVEBYFIVE, LLC, VISION DISTRIBUTORS LLC, and Boh Environmental, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering niche technical solutions in instrumentation, communications hardware, and environmental compliance services. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established small business contractors with proven expertise in niche defense and aerospace supply chains, fostering reliable, repeat collaborations grounded in technical proficiency and regulatory adherence. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 60% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business vendors capable of delivering specialized technical services, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. Her procurement approach consistently leverages small business set-asides to enhance competition and innovation while ensuring compliance with federal socioeconomic contracting mandates. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Software Publishers (511210), and Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), indicating a diverse yet technically targeted procurement portfolio. She frequently acquires ruggedized computing systems, embedded software applications, and specialized test and measurement equipment, demonstrating deep expertise in procuring mission-essential hardware and software for defense and aerospace applications.