Amanda Shoopman

Amanda Shoopman serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8628 Aflcmc Wbdk B52 unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she oversees the acquisition of critical modernization systems for the B-52 Stratofortress fleet. Her responsibilities include managing full lifecycle contracting for advanced avionics, cryptographic modernization, radar and sensor upgrades, and structural integrity enhancements that extend the aircraft’s operational viability through 2050 and beyond. She interfaces directly with defense industry partners to ensure technical compliance, schedule adherence, and interoperability with existing DoD battle networks. Her acquisitions are mission-critical, supporting strategic deterrence and long-range strike capability, with a focus on integrating next-generation digital architectures into legacy platforms. Shoopman works closely with prime defense contractors specializing in aerospace systems integration, including firms with deep expertise in military-grade electronics, mission computing, and electronic warfare suites. She maintains collaborative, performance-based relationships with vendors capable of delivering complex, high-reliability hardware and software solutions under strict security protocols. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and sustainment planning, ensuring delivered capabilities meet the rigorous standards of airborne platform certification and long-term logistics support. Shoopman’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under unrestricted competition. This reflects the highly specialized nature of B-52 modernization requirements, which demand advanced technical capabilities typically found only among large, cleared defense contractors with proven experience in classified aerospace programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she ensures all procurements adhere to full and open competition requirements under FAR Part 6. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 336411 — Aircraft Manufacturing — encompassing the integration of new radar systems, secure communication modules, digital cockpit upgrades, and structural reinforcement kits. She specializes in procuring mission-critical subsystems that enhance situational awareness, electronic resilience, and weapons compatibility, ensuring the B-52 remains a viable strategic asset in contested environments. Her domain expertise lies in legacy platform sustainment, systems engineering integration, and defense aviation modernization.