Delana J. Taylor

Delana J. Taylor 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 executing competitive and transparent contracting processes that align with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical procurement actions involving advanced aviation systems, custom software development, and mission-critical instrumentation, requiring deep familiarity with FAR and DFARS compliance, source selection methodologies, and performance-based contracting frameworks. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable, Taylor maintains consistent relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in aerospace components and defense-grade software solutions. She engages both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors through full and open competitions and set-aside mechanisms, fostering a collaborative procurement environment that emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and socioeconomic compliance. Her working patterns reflect a preference for structured, risk-managed acquisition strategies that prioritize quality and mission readiness over cost alone. Taylor demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach consistently prioritizes small business eligibility and socioeconomic programs, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities without compromising technical rigor. She does not rely heavily on other set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead focusing on broad small business inclusion through total set-asides that empower a wide range of qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, reflecting expertise in aerospace subsystems and avionics integration. She also regularly procures custom computer programming services (NAICS 541511) and navigation and guidance systems (NAICS 334511), demonstrating specialized knowledge in defense aviation technology, embedded software, and sensor systems. Taylor’s technical domain expertise centers on mission-critical aerospace and information systems requiring stringent certification, testing, and supply chain integrity.