Dayra J. Cole

Dayra J. Cole serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8110 Aflcmc WBK-2 B-2 unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing technical acquisitions that sustain and modernize the B-2 Spirit bomber fleet. Her work ensures the continued operational readiness and nuclear compliance of this critical strategic platform by overseeing contracts for avionics maintenance, structural integrity upgrades, and hardness surveillance systems. She specializes in complex engineering and manufacturing support acquisitions, coordinating with industry partners to deliver mission-critical components and integrated systems under stringent DoD compliance standards. Her role is central to the agency’s lifecycle management strategy for one of the nation’s most advanced stealth bombers. Cole maintains strategic relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including specialized aerospace manufacturers, niche avionics suppliers, and certified small businesses capable of delivering high-reliability components for classified platforms. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships that emphasize technical precision, supply chain resilience, and rapid response to emergent maintenance needs. She frequently engages with firms possessing ITAR and DD2345 compliance, ensuring secure handling of sensitive defense technologies throughout the procurement lifecycle. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Cole prioritizes small business participation, with 70% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her portfolio consistently channels opportunities to 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms with proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and aerospace systems integration, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to broad-based industrial base development. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, reflecting deep expertise in avionics, sensor housings, and mission system components. Secondary emphasis on NAICS 337214 indicates procurement of specialized non-wood office furniture for secure operational environments, while NAICS 238210 and 423490 reflect support for electrical installation and professional equipment distribution. Cole’s domain expertise lies at the intersection of legacy system sustainment and modernization, ensuring the B-2 fleet remains viable amid evolving threats.