Irene Mireles

Irene R. Mireles serves as a procurement professional specializing in aerospace and aviation systems acquisitions, overseeing the acquisition of critical aircraft propulsion and auxiliary equipment for national defense and aviation infrastructure. Her role centers on executing complex contracting actions in compliance with FAR regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical components that support airworthiness and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on high-precision manufacturing requirements that demand rigorous technical validation and supply chain integrity. Mireles maintains a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers, partnering primarily with firms capable of meeting stringent FAA and DoD certification standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial suppliers with proven capabilities in turbine engine components, flight control systems, and auxiliary power units. While she engages with large primes, her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and supplier qualification over sole-source reliance, fostering competitive environments that ensure quality and innovation. Her procurement strategy is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 98.7% of awards issued under unrestricted competition, reflecting the technical complexity and specialized nature of the acquisitions. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 1.3% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation where capability and capacity align with mission needs. Mireles’ primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she procures turbine blades, fuel control systems, ignition components, and auxiliary power units. Her domain expertise encompasses advanced materials, high-temperature alloy fabrication, and precision machining processes critical to aerospace propulsion systems, positioning her as a key steward of national aviation manufacturing capability.