Ana Winner

Ana Winner serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8526 Aflcmc Wlmka unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize the C-17 Globemaster III fleet. She oversees the procurement of mission-critical avionics, peculiar support equipment, and integrated subsystems essential to air mobility readiness. Her work directly supports lifecycle sustainment initiatives and system integration efforts, ensuring operational capability through timely acquisition of specialized aircraft components and technical services. She routinely handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with aerospace defense standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Ana Winner maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in aerospace systems, avionics integration, and mission-critical computing services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, long-term vendor partnerships that align with the agency’s sustainment goals, often engaging firms with proven expertise in military aircraft maintenance and system modernization. She prioritizes technical capability and past performance, fostering relationships with both established defense contractors and agile small businesses capable of rapid innovation. Ana Winner demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation across multiple categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand the defense industrial base and promote innovation from underrepresented suppliers. Her contracting approach ensures equitable access while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she acquires embedded software, data integration platforms, and avionics modernization solutions. She also regularly procures specialized equipment under NAICS 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Devices) and NAICS 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment), demonstrating deep technical expertise in aerospace electronics, flight control systems, and mission-specific support hardware. Her domain knowledge spans aircraft systems engineering, digital architecture integration, and sustainment logistics for heavy-lift airlift platforms.