Ramona L. Hanson

Ramona L. Hanson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing complex professional services and technical support acquisitions critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. She oversees the procurement of systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), cybersecurity infrastructure, enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics services, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Her portfolio emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented solicitation strategies to support high-stakes aerospace and defense missions. Hanson maintains strong, recurring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a preference for established partners with proven expertise in defense-oriented technical services and research collaboration. Her contracting patterns indicate a reliance on long-term, performance-based agreements with organizations capable of delivering specialized engineering support, data analytics, and IT modernization solutions under stringent security and compliance standards. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement, competitive recompete cycles, and a focus on mission continuity. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with 36.4% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, she consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and actively structures solicitations to encourage capable small firms in technical service sectors. Hanson’s primary NAICS focus areas include facilities support services, computer peripheral equipment manufacturing, and specialized information services, underscoring her expertise in procuring enterprise IT hardware, communications equipment, and mission-enabling administrative support. Her technical domain spans cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, data systems integration, and operational analytics, positioning her at the intersection of defense technology modernization and service-based contracting.