SrA Katherine Hanson

Katherine Hanon serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical Air Force infrastructure and aerospace systems. She manages a diverse portfolio of construction and technical service acquisitions, ensuring operational readiness through the procurement of facility upgrades, aviation-specific components, and advanced sensing technologies. Her role is central to executing the agency’s mission of enhancing base resilience and maintaining mission-critical aerospace capabilities, with a focus on contracting actions that align with Department of Defense infrastructure modernization priorities. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of industry partners, including firms specializing in commercial and institutional construction, electronic manufacturing, and professional technical services. She routinely engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize performance reliability, compliance with military specifications, and timely delivery of mission-essential goods and services. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical competency and past performance, ensuring vendors meet the stringent quality and security standards required for Air Force installations. Katherine demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a pronounced preference for small business set-asides. Nearly half of her acquisitions are reserved for small businesses, including significant allocations for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and support underserved communities. Her contracting patterns consistently align with FAR 19.5 guidelines, promoting equitable access and workforce development through targeted set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her leadership in facility modernization projects. She also regularly procures electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and communications equipment (334290), demonstrating technical expertise in integrating hardened infrastructure with advanced aerospace systems. Her domain knowledge spans military construction standards, electromagnetic compatibility, and facility resilience protocols, positioning her as a specialist in mission-critical infrastructure procurement.