Rebecca J. Graham

Rebecca J. Graham serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her acquisitions support advanced scientific readiness, facility modernization, and operational training infrastructure, with a focus on high-accuracy measurement devices, analytical tools, and mission-critical technical systems. Graham manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with the agency’s strategic modernization goals. She maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each recognized for their expertise in niche technical domains such as unmanned aerial systems, precision optical instrumentation, and advanced data acquisition hardware. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep domain knowledge, fostering long-term partnerships that ensure technical reliability and mission compatibility. Graham demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 70.6% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation. Her portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, reinforcing the agency’s mandate to foster innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including 314999 (miscellaneous textile product mills), 423690 (electronic parts and equipment wholesalers), and 423830 (industrial machinery and equipment wholesalers), indicating a unique blend of technical procurement spanning sensor systems, data acquisition hardware, and specialized instrumentation. She exhibits deep expertise in sourcing mission-critical equipment for scientific and engineering applications, bridging commercial supply chains with demanding military training and research requirements.