Amanda Payne

Amanda Payne supports the FA8117 AFSC PZABA unit within the Department of the Air Force by managing critical procurement activities focused on sustaining and modernizing high-value airborne weapon systems. She oversees the acquisition of specialized avionics, flight control components, and auxiliary equipment essential to the operational readiness of platforms including the E-3, F-15, B-1, B-2, and C-130. Her responsibilities include planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for repair, overhaul, and integration services that ensure mission-critical aircraft systems remain compliant with evolving technical and safety standards. Payne’s work directly enables the agency’s mission to extend the service life of legacy and advanced aircraft through precision engineering and certified maintenance solutions. She maintains consistent partnerships with key vendors including THE GYRO HOUSE, TRANSICOIL LLC, and SIMMONDS PRECISION PRODUCTS INC, all of which specialize in precision-machined components, gyroscopic systems, and aircraft-specific auxiliary equipment. These relationships reflect a preference for established Tier 1 suppliers with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade manufacturing and FAA/DOD-certified repair processes. Payne’s contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, quality assurance, and long-term sustainment support, often resulting in multi-year task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 38% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of contracts remain open competition, she actively prioritizes qualified small businesses capable of delivering specialized aerospace maintenance and component manufacturing services, aligning with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. Payne’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), indicating deep expertise in propulsion systems, avionics integration, and precision maintenance. She routinely procures certified coatings, fuel system components, and flight-critical hardware, demonstrating technical fluency in aerospace engineering standards and military specification compliance.