Erin M Young

Erin M. Young serves as a procurement professional specializing in aerospace and defense acquisitions, with a primary focus on aircraft propulsion systems and airframe components. She plays a critical role in executing complex contract actions aligned with national defense readiness objectives, managing the full lifecycle of solicitations from market research through award and administration. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing requirements for military and aerospace applications, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Young routinely handles competitive and sole-source contracts for mission-critical systems, emphasizing technical fidelity, supply chain resilience, and schedule reliability. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers in the aerospace sector, including firms specializing in turbine engine components, flight control systems, and integrated powertrain assemblies. She engages with a mix of large primes and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize innovation, quality control, and Just-In-Time delivery protocols. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based acquisition methods and risk-mitigated contract structures to support long-term operational sustainment. Young’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 94.1% of her actions awarded without set-aside designations. However, she consistently incorporates Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her reliance on small business set-asides indicates a deliberate effort to expand the industrial base and promote competition among qualified manufacturers. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where she procures gas turbine components, fuel control units, and certified aftermarket parts. Secondary focus areas include aircraft assembly (336411) and fluid power actuators (333995), reflecting a deep understanding of propulsion systems, mechanical actuation, and aerospace-grade materials. Her domain knowledge ensures rigorous evaluation of technical proposals against MIL-SPEC and SAE standards.