Denise A Fincher

Denise A. Fincher serves as a key procurement professional at the Naval Aviation Depot Cherry Point, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain the readiness of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviation assets through the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and modernization of flight-critical propulsion systems and engine components. Her procurement activities center on technical services essential to aviation sustainment, particularly engineering analysis, component testing, and specialized manufacturing support. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with the depot’s operational imperatives, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical aviation maintenance solutions while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and defense logistics standards. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Fincher’s contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with engineering service providers, technical consultants, and specialized manufacturers capable of supporting complex aircraft engine systems. Her working relationships emphasize technical proficiency, quality assurance compliance, and adherence to military specifications, often involving long-term partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in turbine systems, avionics integration, and precision machining for defense applications. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 11.1% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating balanced support for capable small firms in niche technical domains. Fincher’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which accounts for 60% of her activity, encompassing systems engineering, technical assessments, and maintenance process optimization. An additional 20% supports NAICS 611310 (Professional Schools) for workforce development and specialized training, and 20% aligns with NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating procurement of embedded software, diagnostic tools, and digital maintenance platforms critical to modern aviation sustainment. Her expertise spans the intersection of defense logistics, aerospace engineering, and industrial modernization.