Frances A Redd

Frances A. Redd serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and aviation support sectors. Her role centers on executing full lifecycle acquisition processes—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. She specializes in sourcing advanced aviation components and specialized air transportation support services, aligning procurement outcomes with operational readiness and technological innovation goals. Her work directly supports the development and sustainment of critical aviation infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of aircraft systems and logistics support frameworks. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Redd’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of aircraft subsystems and specialized aviation support providers. She typically collaborates with mid-to-large tier defense and aerospace contractors possessing ISO-certified manufacturing capabilities and experience in defense-grade supply chain management. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation rigor, and performance-based contracting to ensure reliability and accountability from vendors. Redd’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic designation-based set-asides, though she remains compliant with all small business participation goals and actively considers qualified small businesses within open competitions. Her approach prioritizes mission effectiveness and performance outcomes, aligning with agency-wide objectives for efficiency and readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she sources precision-engineered components such as avionics housings, flight control actuators, and auxiliary power units. She also routinely procures services under NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), including maintenance, logistics planning, and ground support equipment services. This dual specialization demonstrates deep domain expertise in both hardware manufacturing and operational aviation support, positioning her as a key technical acquisition leader in the aerospace sector.