Amanda VanHorn

Amanda VanHorn supports the procurement mission of the FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, managing critical acquisitions for advanced aerospace and defense systems. She oversees the sourcing of high-precision analytical instruments, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Her work ensures airpower readiness by securing mission-critical equipment that meets stringent military and laboratory-grade specifications, often requiring compliance with MIL-STD and NIST traceability standards. VanHorn handles complex, technical contracts spanning research, development, and sustainment phases, frequently engaging with vendors capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions for classified and unclassified aerospace applications. Her primary contractor relationship is with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted partner in the delivery of specialized instrumentation and maintenance services. VanHorn consistently collaborates with a focused group of technical suppliers possessing deep expertise in aerospace-grade manufacturing and calibration, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, compliance, and rapid response capabilities. These relationships reflect a preference for established industry performers with proven track records in supporting defense and aviation test environments. VanHorn’s contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides. She maintains a deliberate commitment to small business participation, allocating 20% of awards to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 5% to 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both capability and socioeconomic goals. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334511 for aeronautical instrument manufacturing and 334516 for analytical laboratory equipment, with additional activity in plumbing and HVAC contracting (238220) and aircraft parts manufacturing (336413). She specializes in acquiring systems requiring precision calibration, environmental resilience, and integration with flight test data architectures, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace instrumentation and mission support infrastructure.