Jill M Armstrong

Jill M. Armstrong serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and advanced electronics sectors. She plays a critical role in executing agency mission-critical contracts for specialized aircraft components and electronic subsystems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. Her work supports the development and sustainment of defense and aviation systems, with a focus on high-integrity, mission-essential hardware and auxiliary equipment. Armstrong typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, emphasizing technical evaluation, source selection, and contract administration for low-volume, high-precision manufacturing requirements. Her contractor relationships are primarily with specialized manufacturers of aircraft parts and electronic components, including both large-tier suppliers and niche industrial firms with deep engineering expertise. She engages with vendors possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, prioritizing suppliers with proven capabilities in precision machining, avionics integration, and ruggedized electronics. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with a stable base of qualified vendors capable of meeting stringent aerospace quality and delivery requirements. Armstrong demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides. Her preferences lean toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, supplemented by HUBZone set-asides to support economically disadvantaged regions. She rarely utilizes 8(a) or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business competition to foster innovation and capacity development among qualified manufacturers. Her procurement focus is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 336413, reflecting deep expertise in procuring other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including flight control components, sensor housings, and power distribution units. A smaller portion of her portfolio falls under NAICS 334419, indicating experience with custom electronic components for avionics and mission systems. Her technical domain centers on high-reliability manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications, requiring strict adherence to military specifications and engineering validation protocols.