Julie Tillery

Julie Tillery serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across defense-related hardware and electronic component categories. She plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her portfolio primarily supports defense infrastructure and equipment modernization, with a focus on precision-manufactured components and specialized electronic systems essential to military readiness. Tillery works closely with engineering and logistics stakeholders to align procurement strategy with operational needs, emphasizing timely delivery and technical accuracy. Tillery’s contractor relationships center on mid-to-large manufacturers with proven capabilities in fabricated metal products, electronic components, and aerospace subsystems. She engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including established industrial suppliers and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance history and regulatory compliance. Her approach prioritizes competitive bidding while maintaining rigorous technical evaluation standards to ensure quality and supply chain resilience. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 82.4% of actions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (13.4%) and, to a lesser extent, HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs. Her socioeconomic strategy balances broad market access with targeted opportunities for certified small businesses, demonstrating a thoughtful integration of regulatory mandates and mission efficiency. Tillery’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and 332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring precision-engineered metal components, electrical connectors, and auxiliary equipment used in defense systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with manufacturing tolerances, material specifications, and military standards such as MIL-SPEC and AS9100.