Erica D Plummer

Erica D. Plummer serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced technology systems, with a primary focus on defense and aerospace-related procurement. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her portfolio centers on high-precision instrumentation and communications equipment, aligning with national security and operational readiness objectives. Plummer works closely with technical stakeholders to define performance specifications and ensure acquisitions meet stringent engineering and interoperability standards. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with prime manufacturers specializing in the design and production of aeronautical navigation systems, radar and guidance equipment, and wireless communications hardware. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with established defense contractors and Tier-1 suppliers possessing ITAR compliance, AS9100 certification, and proven track records in mission-critical environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience over cost alone. Plummer’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under open, non-set-aside solicitations. This pattern indicates a focus on technical superiority and industrial base capacity rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with small business goals and encourages participation through subcontracting opportunities when aligned with technical requirements. Her core expertise lies in NAICS 334511, encompassing the procurement of search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as NAICS 334220 for radio and television broadcasting and wireless communications equipment. She specializes in acquiring ruggedized avionics, electronic countermeasures, secure data links, and precision sensor arrays—products critical to aerospace, defense, and homeland security missions. Her technical acumen ensures acquisitions support cutting-edge operational capabilities while maintaining rigorous standards for performance, reliability, and cybersecurity integration.