Bobbi Whitlock

Bobbi M. Whitlock serves as a procurement specialist focused on aerospace and aviation systems, managing acquisitions within the Department of Defense’s aircraft support infrastructure. Her role centers on ensuring timely and compliant procurement of critical components for military and defense aviation platforms, aligning with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical readiness requirements. She typically handles sole-source and competitive solicitations for specialized aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, working closely with engineering and logistics teams to define technical requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Her expertise lies in navigating complex supply chains for high-integrity aerospace components, ensuring adherence to defense standards such as AS9100 and MIL-SPEC. Whitlock maintains a strategic procurement approach with a diverse base of industrial suppliers, primarily engaging manufacturers certified in aerospace quality systems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she routinely collaborates with mid-tier and niche manufacturers capable of producing precision-engineered components under strict regulatory oversight. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in defense aviation, though she actively encourages new entrants through transparent solicitation practices and clear technical evaluation criteria. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 90% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently reserves 10% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation in the defense industrial base. While she does not favor specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or HUBZone, her small business awards are structured to support capacity-building among qualified manufacturers with relevant technical capabilities. Whitlock’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing avionics housings, flight control actuators, hydraulic subsystems, and non-propulsion-related aerospace components. She specializes in procuring mission-critical parts requiring rigorous testing, certification, and traceability, often under controlled export regulations. Her technical domain expertise includes understanding material specifications, FAA/DOD certification pathways, and the lifecycle management of legacy and next-generation aviation systems.