Kelli D. Jones

Kelli D. Jones is a seasoned procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, with a primary focus on aircraft components and propulsion systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s strategic sourcing objectives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing operational readiness through timely delivery of mission-critical aviation parts. Her portfolio centers on high-precision manufacturing requirements, overseeing solicitations for both new development and sustainment contracts that support national defense aviation platforms. Jones maintains a streamlined contracting approach, engaging with a focused base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers specializing in certified aircraft subsystems. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her pattern of engagement reflects a preference for established industrial suppliers with AS9100 certification and proven track records in low-volume, high-integrity production. She routinely collaborates with firms possessing ITAR compliance and defense supply chain credentials, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and just-in-time delivery protocols. Her procurement strategy is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 96.4% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a prioritization of technical capability and mission necessity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently reserves approximately 3.6% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business inclusion without compromising acquisition integrity. Jones’s technical expertise is deeply rooted in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring flight-critical components such as actuators, fuel control units, avionics housings, and turbine engine subassemblies, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, metallurgical certifications, and aerospace quality management systems. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with airworthiness requirements and lifecycle sustainment needs across military and government aviation fleets.