Amanda N. Hodge

Amanda N. Hodge serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized aerospace components and auxiliary equipment critical to national defense and aviation systems. In this role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing requirements, where technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and delivery timelines are paramount. She operates within a highly regulated environment requiring deep familiarity with aerospace standards and quality control protocols. Amanda maintains a broad network of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in aircraft subsystems, including avionics, flight control components, and non-propulsion-related equipment. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large-tier defense contractors and mid-tier manufacturing firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation, and performance-based contracting to ensure reliability and innovation across the supply base. Amanda’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with mission requirements that prioritize performance and interoperability. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals and encourage competition from all qualified sources. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in sourcing non-engine, non-airframe components such as actuators, sensors, mounting hardware, and electrical interfaces. She specializes in procuring complex, low-volume, high-reliability parts used in military and commercial aviation platforms, demonstrating technical fluency in materials science, tolerancing, and aerospace certification standards.