Kelly Queen

Kelly Queen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities to the government. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of aircraft components, avionics systems, and related engineering services, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards and defense procurement protocols. She works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to structure solicitations that balance performance requirements with fiscal responsibility and regulatory adherence. Kelly maintains a broad network of industry partners across the aerospace and defense supply chain, engaging with prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in advanced manufacturing and electronic systems. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in high-reliability component production, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military specifications. She routinely collaborates with suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality assurance and supply chain resilience. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 95.7% of her acquisitions conducted as non-set-aside actions under FAR Part 15. While small business participation is limited, she consistently reserves 4.3% of her portfolio for Total Small Business Set-Asides, aligning with FAR 19.5 to support eligible small manufacturers and engineering firms. She does not typically utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based competition within the small business category to maximize innovation and cost-efficiency. Kelly’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334419 (Electronic Components) and 541330 (Engineering Services). She specializes in procuring flight control systems, avionics integration hardware, and mission-critical support services for military and civil aviation platforms, demonstrating expertise in complex systems engineering and defense acquisition frameworks.