Daisy A. Dixon

Daisy A. Dixon serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari unit of the Department of Defense, where she plays a critical role in accelerating the acquisition of classified and unconventional airborne systems for special operations and ISR platforms. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex, time-sensitive procurements, she facilitates rapid capability insertion into platforms such as the C-130 and MQ-9 through non-traditional contracting vehicles, including Other Transaction Authorities and urgent requirement pathways. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to bypass conventional acquisition timelines and deliver mission-critical avionics, sensor integrations, and secure communications systems to operational units with unprecedented speed. Dixon collaborates closely with a dynamic ecosystem of defense technology providers, including specialized engineering firms and niche systems integrators with expertise in classified aerospace environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes agile, performance-based contracting with vendors capable of rapid prototyping, field modification, and secure software development. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing top-secret clearances, advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities, and experience in modifying military aircraft platforms under tight operational constraints. Dixon’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This underscores her focus on technical merit and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the urgency and sensitivity of Big Safari’s operational requirements. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all federal contracting regulations and evaluates vendors based on capability, security posture, and delivery timelines. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), reflecting deep expertise in mission software development, embedded systems integration, and field-deployable avionics sustainment. She routinely sources tailored firmware, signal processing algorithms, secure data links, and rapid-repair services for high-value airborne platforms, demonstrating specialized knowledge in military-grade electronic systems and rapid sustainment cycles.