Shawna L. Bowshot

Shawna L. Bowshot serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc organization under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems critical to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Her portfolio centers on procuring high-accuracy measuring devices, flight simulation components, and advanced analytical systems that sustain operational readiness and scientific innovation. As the primary contracting authority for technical acquisitions, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning purchases with the agency’s mission to advance aerospace education and training capabilities through cutting-edge technology. Bowshot maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of specialized vendors, including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC. These contractors provide mission-critical equipment such as flight data recorders, laser Doppler velocimetry systems, unmanned aerial systems for training, and laboratory calibration tools. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical expertise and proven performance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate deep domain knowledge in aerospace instrumentation and training system integration. Her procurement activity reflects a 100% non-set-aside posture, indicating a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her selections are driven by the need for specialized, high-performance equipment that meets exacting military and scientific standards. Bowshot’s primary NAICS classification is 611512 (Flight Training), underscoring her exclusive focus on acquiring systems that support aviation curriculum development, flight simulation, and cadet proficiency evaluation. Her expertise lies in procuring flight training devices, avionics test equipment, and real-time data acquisition systems essential for modernizing Air Force Academy training infrastructure.