Amy Younger

Amy Younger serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced manufacturing and specialized technical systems. She plays a key role in executing the agency’s mission to secure high-integrity components for critical defense and industrial applications, with a focus on precision-engineered parts and mission-critical instrumentation. Her portfolio includes sourcing aerospace subsystems, specialized coatings, and control devices that support national security and infrastructure resilience. Younger ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing technical performance, supply chain reliability, and regulatory adherence across the lifecycle of each contract. Her contractor relationships span a diverse base of mid-tier manufacturers and niche suppliers, particularly those with specialized capabilities in aircraft component fabrication, precision measurement systems, and chemical formulation. She routinely engages with vendors holding AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications, favoring those with proven track records in low-volume, high-reliability production. While no single contractor dominates her award stream, she maintains consistent partnerships with firms capable of rapid prototyping, military-spec testing, and just-in-time delivery under strict quality control protocols. Younger demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 38% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages the small business program to cultivate innovation and capacity among emerging manufacturers, though the majority of her workload remains open to all competitors. Her approach reflects a balanced strategy—prioritizing socioeconomic goals without compromising technical requirements or schedule integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, followed by 334519 for measuring and controlling devices and 325510 for paint and coating systems. She specializes in procuring components requiring stringent environmental durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and regulatory compliance, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace, defense, and industrial automation domains.