Erica D Plummer

Erica D. Plummer serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning acquisitions with mission-critical technical requirements. She specializes in the acquisition of advanced aerospace, communications, and electronic systems, overseeing solicitations from market research through contract award and administration. Her work supports the development and integration of mission-enabling technologies, particularly in defense and aviation domains, where precision, reliability, and regulatory adherence are paramount. Plummer routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical evaluation and risk mitigation. While specific contractor names are not available, Plummer’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of high-technology systems, including firms specializing in avionics, radio frequency components, and navigation instrumentation. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and niche suppliers capable of meeting stringent performance and quality standards, often requiring ITAR compliance and defense-grade certifications. Her contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience over cost alone. Plummer demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 92.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 7.7% of awards directed to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a targeted commitment to socioeconomic objectives within her technical domain. Her approach balances broad market access with intentional inclusion of qualified SDVOSBs that possess the specialized engineering capabilities required for mission-critical systems. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the manufacture of aerospace and navigation systems, with additional emphasis on radio and wireless communications equipment (334220), aircraft auxiliary components (336413), and electronic connectors (334417). She consistently procures high-reliability electronic systems, signal processing hardware, and integrated avionics subsystems, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense and aerospace technical standards and procurement frameworks.