Christi R. Whitlock

Christi R. Whitlock serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities through competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. She primarily handles sole-source and sealed bid procurements for high-technical-demand goods and services, with a focus on aircraft propulsion systems and specialized engineering solutions. Her work directly supports the development, sustainment, and modernization of aviation platforms, requiring deep familiarity with defense acquisition frameworks and technical specifications. Whitlock maintains professional relationships with a diverse pool of prime contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and systems engineering. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she regularly engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, ensuring supply chain integrity and national security standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous source selection, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet stringent operational requirements. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in accountability, innovation, and regulatory adherence. Whitlock’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical needs where specialized expertise outweighs socioeconomic targeting. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions remain fully compliant with all applicable small business statutes and are driven by the necessity for qualified, capable vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). She procures advanced turbine components, propulsion subsystems, and mission-critical engineering support services, including systems integration, testing, and life-cycle sustainment. Her technical expertise spans propulsion dynamics, materials science, and aerospace systems engineering, enabling her to evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure contractor compliance with performance specifications.