Denina Hudson

Denina Hudson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA9302 AFTC PZZ unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing acquisitions critical to next-generation airborne systems and mission-critical avionics. Her work centers on securing advanced radio and wireless communication equipment, aeronautical navigation and guidance systems, and specialized aircraft components essential for flight testing and test infrastructure modernization. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the Air Force’s strategic goals for air dominance, ensuring technical compliance and operational readiness through rigorous solicitation and evaluation processes. Her acquisitions often involve complex, high-stakes systems requiring stringent certification and integration with existing test ranges and platforms. Hudson maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP, STIRLING DYNAMICS LIMITED, and AANTILIA LLC, each recognized for expertise in defense-grade software, advanced aerodynamic testing solutions, and mission-critical avionics integration. Her procurement approach favors vendors with proven experience in rapid prototyping, secure communications, and flight-test instrumentation, often engaging them through competitive sealed bidding and limited-source justifications under FAR Part 13 and Part 15. She prioritizes technical capability and past performance, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering ruggedized, field-deployable systems under tight developmental timelines. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, alongside a notable 3.1% allocation to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. While the majority of procurements remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of socioeconomic set-asides demonstrates a balanced approach to fostering innovation from emerging defense contractors while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Hudson’s primary NAICS focus areas include software publishing for flight systems, miscellaneous electrical component manufacturing for avionics, and flight training support services. She routinely procures embedded software, RF communication modules, flight data recorders, and environmental control systems tailored for high-G, high-altitude test environments, underscoring her deep technical alignment with aerospace engineering and mission systems integration.