Vivian Tran

Vivian Tran serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4830 23 Cons Cc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions critical to sustaining airborne operational readiness. She oversees the procurement of advanced radio and wireless communications equipment, full-mission training systems, and aviation safety infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Her role centers on executing compliant, mission-driven contracts that support the operational tempo of air bases and expeditionary units, with a focus on technical solutions that enhance communication resilience and crew safety in contested environments. Tran maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including ARDMORE CONSULTING GROUP, INC, MACHINE TOOL MARKETING INC, GOVAGE, INC., DARK WATERS ENTERPRISING, LLC, and TESTFORCE USA, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced engagement with both specialized systems integrators and niche manufacturers capable of delivering mission-critical hardware and training support. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical specificity, and rapid response capabilities, often favoring firms with proven experience in defense-grade communications and aviation support ecosystems. Her procurement portfolio reflects an even split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission requirements. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her awards, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic effort to broaden the supplier base and enhance innovation through diverse vendors. Tran’s primary NAICS focus spans 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), and 314110 (Carpet and Rug Mills), indicating a broad yet precise acquisition scope. Her expertise lies in procuring specialized RF systems, tactical communication gear, and unique support infrastructure—including industrial-grade materials used in facility sustainment—reflecting a nuanced understanding of both high-tech defense systems and unconventional but mission-essential supply categories.