Kelsey Courtney

Kelsey Courtney serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8628 Aflcmc Wbdk B52 agency, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to sustain and modernize the B-52 Stratofortress fleet. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Courtney specializes in the procurement of advanced avionics, cryptographic systems, radar and sensor upgrades, and structural modernization components critical to extending the platform’s operational life. Their work directly enables the integration of next-generation navigation, guidance, and communication systems, ensuring the B-52 remains a viable strategic deterrent well into the 2050s. Courtney’s portfolio is centered on high-technology aerospace systems requiring rigorous compliance with DoD security and interoperability standards. Contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 aerospace and defense primes and specialized systems integrators possessing deep expertise in military avionics and legacy platform sustainment. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, the procurement pattern reflects consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering classified hardware and software solutions under ITAR and DFARS compliance. Working relationships are characterized by long-term contract performance, technical collaboration, and rigorous configuration control to meet the unique demands of B-52 modernization. Set-aside preferences show a 100% focus on full and open competition, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects the highly specialized nature of the technical requirements, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors possess the necessary clearances, engineering capabilities, and production infrastructure to meet mission-critical performance standards. The agency’s procurement activity is exclusively focused on NAICS 334511—Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Courtney oversees the acquisition of precision navigation systems, electronic warfare suites, digital communication architectures, and mission computer upgrades—all core to the B-52’s evolving combat role. Their technical expertise lies at the intersection of legacy platform sustainment and cutting-edge aerospace electronics integration.