Brittany Peterson

Brittany Peterson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari unit of the Department of Defense, where she plays a pivotal role in accelerating the acquisition of classified and unconventional airborne systems for special operations and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. She manages complex, time-sensitive procurements for advanced avionics, sensor integrations, secure communications suites, and mission-specific electronics tailored to platforms such as the C-130 and MQ-9. Operating outside traditional acquisition timelines, Peterson leverages flexible contracting vehicles—including Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), urgent capability acquisition authorities, and sole-source justifications—to rapidly field mission-critical capabilities under stringent security protocols. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Peterson maintains close working relationships with a network of defense primes, niche systems integrators, and specialized technology developers with proven experience in classified airborne environments. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with prior experience in rapid prototyping, secure firmware development, and DoD-certified supply chains, often engaging partners through non-traditional collaboration models that prioritize agility over rigid compliance. Peterson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, consistently prioritizing participation from 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms with relevant technical capabilities in electronic warfare, signal processing, and secure data links. She actively cultivates small business partnerships to foster innovation and diversify the supplier base for sensitive programs. Her industry focus centers on NAICS categories related to aerospace systems integration, electronic warfare equipment manufacturing, and defense communications. She procures advanced mission payloads, ruggedized computing modules, encrypted data links, and sensor fusion systems, demonstrating deep technical fluency in airborne ISR architectures and classified platform modernization.