Carol Clopton Elliott

Carol Clopton Elliott serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense aerospace and space systems. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical components for national security programs. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—focusing on high-technology hardware and auxiliary equipment essential to guided missile and aircraft systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s operational readiness by securing reliable, certified suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical and quality standards. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 defense contractors and specialized manufacturers in aerospace systems. She cultivates long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing advanced manufacturing capabilities, systems integration expertise, and relevant ITAR/EAR compliance certifications. Her approach emphasizes technical competency, past performance, and supply chain resilience, fostering relationships with vendors capable of sustaining low-volume, high-precision production environments. Elliott demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business eligibility and ensures solicitations are appropriately tailored to encourage participation from qualified firms. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy aligns with broader agency goals to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission requirements. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336419 (Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). She procures specialized components such as guidance systems, avionics housings, propulsion subsystems, and flight control actuators, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aerospace engineering standards. Her expertise spans precision machining, materials science, and military specification compliance, positioning her as a key steward of critical defense supply chains.