Gayle Little

Gayle Little serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the aerospace and defense support sectors. She plays a pivotal role in executing full-cycle procurement activities, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. Her portfolio centers on high-technical acquisitions involving aircraft engine components, engineering services, and air transportation support systems, requiring deep subject matter expertise in aerospace manufacturing and technical service delivery. Little ensures all procurements align with national security objectives and operational readiness goals, frequently engaging with industry stakeholders to foster innovation and competitive bidding. While specific contractor names are not available, Little maintains a broad network of prime contractors and subcontractors active in aerospace manufacturing and engineering services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven technical capabilities, alongside a consistent openness to qualified small businesses. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and clear communication of technical specifications, promoting transparency and fair competition across the supply chain. Little demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 85.7% of her acquisitions conducted under unrestricted, open competition and 14.3% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no specific 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are evident, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 541330 (Engineering Services), each representing 40% of her portfolio, with an additional 20% in 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). She routinely procures specialized components, technical design services, maintenance support, and logistics solutions critical to aviation systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace engineering standards, certification requirements, and defense supply chain dynamics.