Gloria D. Tiggs

Gloria D. Tiggs serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining airpower readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and analytical systems. She manages the procurement of high-precision instrumentation, including electrotherapeutic and electromedical devices, industrial measurement systems, and laboratory-grade analytical equipment essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Her work directly supports operational readiness by ensuring the timely delivery of technically complex systems that meet stringent military and aerospace standards. Tiggs maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a primary contractor for specialized instrumentation and precision measurement systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in aerospace-grade equipment, while also engaging with firms capable of delivering integrated maintenance and calibration services. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, quality assurance, and performance-based contract management. Her procurement strategy includes a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with approximately one-third of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she actively seeks qualified small businesses capable of meeting the technical demands of aerospace instrumentation and support services. Tiggs specializes in acquisitions under NAICS 334511 for aeronautical system and instrument manufacturing, focusing on navigation, guidance, and flight-test instrumentation, as well as NAICS 722310 for food service contractors supporting field operations and test site logistics. Her expertise spans both high-tech defense systems and mission-enabling support services, reflecting a dual-domain proficiency critical to the agency’s operational sustainment mission.