Kaysi Simmons

Kaysi Simmons supports the FA8107 AFLCMC WWK mission by managing critical procurement activities focused on sustaining and modernizing the B-52H/J Stratofortress fleet. Though her formal title is not listed, her role centers on acquiring advanced aircraft systems, engine components, avionics upgrades, and technical documentation solutions essential to extending the operational life of strategic bombers. She interfaces with defense industrial base partners to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and engineering support, aligning acquisitions with Air Force lifecycle management objectives and technical modernization roadmaps. Her contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 aerospace and defense manufacturers specializing in aircraft propulsion and auxiliary equipment, alongside niche suppliers of precision-engineered parts and technical services. While specific vendor names are not available, her portfolio consistently engages firms with AS9100 certification and deep expertise in military aviation systems integration. She fosters long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering complex, low-volume, high-reliability components under strict military specifications, emphasizing technical compliance and supply chain resilience. Kaysi demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 13.3% of awards directed to Women-Owned Small Businesses and 6.7% to 8(a) competed contracts. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing mission readiness while ensuring equitable access for qualified small and disadvantaged firms within the defense industrial base. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336412 and 336413, reflecting deep expertise in aircraft engine manufacturing and auxiliary equipment systems. She routinely procures turbine components, flight control actuators, mission computer interfaces, and maintenance support tools critical to B-52 sustainment. Her technical domain expertise spans propulsion systems, avionics modernization, and technical data package management, ensuring that acquired capabilities meet stringent Air Force reliability and interoperability standards.