Heather Minchey

Heather Minchey serves as a primary procurement official, managing the acquisition of specialized equipment and technical services to support the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with three-quarters of acquisitions categorized as No Set-Aside. However, there is a consistent commitment to small business participation, with twenty-five percent of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The technical focus of these acquisitions is heavily centered on aerospace and industrial manufacturing. The primary area of expertise involves the procurement of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, alongside commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. Additionally, the procurement scope extends to the manufacturing of overhead traveling cranes, hoists, and monorail systems, as well as other measuring and controlling device manufacturing.