Fred Tingle

Fred Tingle serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized precision manufacturing and aerospace components critical to national defense and advanced engineering systems. In this role, he executes full-cycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical delivery timelines. His acquisitions primarily support high-precision machining and guided missile and space vehicle systems, requiring rigorous technical oversight and supply chain integrity. Tingle works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with operational requirements, ensuring that sourced components meet exacting performance and quality standards. Tingle maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers specializing in turned metal parts, precision tooling, and aerospace-grade assemblies. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with manufacturers possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, as well as those with experience in CNC machining, tight-tolerance fabrication, and defense-specific material handling. His procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, on-time delivery, and quality assurance over price alone, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability and compliance. Tingle’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on accessing the broadest possible pool of qualified industrial suppliers capable of meeting stringent technical specifications, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, he remains open to qualified small firms that demonstrate technical excellence and regulatory compliance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332721 (Precision Turned Product Manufacturing) and 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in high-integrity metal components, threaded assemblies, and flight-critical hardware. He routinely procures custom-machined parts from bar stock, forgings, and specialty alloys, requiring advanced metrology and traceability controls. His domain knowledge spans aerospace-grade materials, military specification standards, and just-in-time logistics for mission-essential systems.