Justin Ternent-Wittenbach, Contract Specialist

Justin Ternent-Wittenbach serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8641 Pres Alft Director Aflcmc Wv, a unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing mission-critical airborne systems. He manages acquisitions of specialized aircraft components, auxiliary equipment, and propulsion subsystems essential to the operational readiness of strategic airlift, training, and airborne command platforms. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to enhance the reliability, survivability, and interoperability of airborne assets through timely and technically rigorous contracting. Ternent-Wittenbach routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, with a focus on performance-based requirements and technical evaluations for high-integrity aerospace systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Ternent-Wittenbach maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and mission-critical support systems. He engages with both large prime contractors and tiered subcontractor networks, fostering partnerships that ensure supply chain resilience and technical innovation. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, with a preference for firms possessing relevant AS9100 certification and proven experience in defense aerospace environments. Ternent-Wittenbach demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of his portfolio structured as Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, aligning with Department of Defense mandates to broaden participation in the aerospace industrial base. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier ecosystem capable of delivering specialized components under strict quality and security standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333922 (Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting demand for specialized material handling systems used in aircraft maintenance and logistics, and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with subsystems such as avionics mounts, environmental control units, and flight-critical ancillary hardware. His technical expertise spans aerospace mechanical systems, non-tactical airborne support infrastructure, and ruggedized component integration for military aviation platforms.