Gabby Torres

Gabby Torres serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8620 Aflcmc Wijk Big Safari unit of the Department of Defense, where she plays a critical role in accelerating the acquisition of classified and unconventional airborne systems for special operations and ISR platforms. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex, time-sensitive contracts, Torres specializes in rapidly procuring advanced avionics, sensor integration systems, mission-unique electronics, and secure communications hardware for platforms such as the C-130 and MQ-9. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to bypass traditional acquisition timelines, delivering cutting-edge capabilities to operational units with urgency and precision. Torres collaborates closely with a diverse range of defense contractors, including niche aerospace and systems integration firms with expertise in classified environments. She cultivates partnerships with vendors capable of rapid prototyping, field-modification support, and secure software development, often engaging firms with existing DOD clearance infrastructure and experience in low-observable or unconventional platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes agility, technical adaptability, and compliance with stringent security protocols, fostering long-term relationships with vendors who can meet the unit’s dynamic and often unanticipated requirements. A consistent advocate for small business participation, Torres prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 30% of her awards, while the majority of her acquisitions remain open to full and open competition. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to national security needs and socioeconomic goals, ensuring qualified small businesses have meaningful access to high-impact defense opportunities. Her primary technical focus lies in Computer Systems Design Services (NAICS 541512), where she procures mission-critical software integration, data processing architectures, and real-time analytics systems. She also supports related services in computer training and specialized electronics manufacturing, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains that enable modern ISR and special operations capability.