Heather M. Elkhay

Heather M. Elkhay serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement initiatives within the aerospace and defense sector. She leads the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her work directly supports the acquisition of specialized aviation components and systems, aligning with national security and operational readiness objectives. Elkhay typically handles high-technical, low-volume acquisitions requiring deep domain expertise in aircraft systems and electronic subsystems. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Elkhay maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and precision component supply. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent performance and certification standards. She engages both large prime contractors and specialized subcontractors to ensure seamless integration of components into complex aircraft platforms. Elkhay’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 10.3% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.6% to HUBZone-certified firms. Her approach balances efficiency with socioeconomic goals, ensuring that qualified small businesses have meaningful access to high-value technical contracts while maintaining mission integrity. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), which accounts for nearly 90% of her portfolio, followed by NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring flight control systems, avionics integration components, and auxiliary power units, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace engineering standards and regulatory compliance frameworks.