Amber Jilek

Amber Jilek serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of defense-related acquisitions, with a primary focus on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing competitive solicitations, evaluating technical proposals, and negotiating contract terms to meet mission-critical operational requirements. Her role is central to sustaining the readiness of aerospace systems by securing high-integrity propulsion components from qualified industrial suppliers. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define performance specifications and align acquisition strategies with national defense priorities. Amber cultivates strategic relationships with a broad base of aerospace manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers specializing in turbine components, fuel systems, and propulsion subassemblies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, ensuring supply chain security and technical fidelity. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, incentive structures, and risk mitigation through robust source selection criteria, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality and reliability. Amber’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industrial base participants rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the technical complexity and scale of aerospace manufacturing requirements. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals, encouraging small business subcontracting through clear flow-down clauses and supplier development outreach. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336412, where she procures advanced aircraft engine components, including turbine blades, combustors, and control systems. She possesses deep familiarity with military specification standards, engineering change proposals, and life-cycle sustainment contracts, ensuring that acquisitions support both current fleet operations and future modernization initiatives.