Caitlyn. B. Bohlman

Caitlyn B. Bohlman serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain airpower readiness. Her portfolio centers on procuring advanced communications systems, specialized equipment maintenance services, and infrastructure support critical to broadcasting, surveillance, and command-and-control operations. She manages full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and AF supplemental regulations. Her work directly enables the modernization of secure, resilient communication networks essential to operational effectiveness across global Air Force installations. Caitlyn collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including technical service providers, industrial maintenance contractors, and precision manufacturing firms, to deliver mission-essential capabilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing specialized expertise in facility systems, analytical instrumentation, and industrial equipment repair. She fosters collaborative, performance-based partnerships that prioritize technical proficiency, quality assurance, and timely delivery in support of high-stakes defense operations. Caitlyn demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. She actively promotes fair competition and ensures small business eligibility is rigorously evaluated during source selection. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance) and 811219 (other commercial and industrial machinery repair), reflecting deep expertise in sustaining complex defense equipment. She also frequently procures analytical laboratory instruments under 334516 and facility construction services under 238190, demonstrating a technical command over both hardware lifecycle support and infrastructure resilience initiatives critical to Air Force mission continuity.