Keri E. Sampson

Keri E. Sampson serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-technology aerospace components and mission-critical systems. Her work directly supports the development and sustainment of advanced aeronautical platforms, ensuring timely delivery of engineered solutions aligned with federal procurement regulations and operational readiness requirements. Sampson cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of suppliers, primarily engaging prime contractors with deep expertise in aircraft propulsion systems, avionics, and precision instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven track records in defense aerospace, while maintaining open channels for qualified small businesses. She consistently employs competitive procedures under FAR Part 15 and prioritizes technical merit, past performance, and compliance with quality assurance standards in source selection. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Sampson demonstrates a deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 12.5% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes competition among small businesses, particularly those with relevant technical capabilities in aerospace manufacturing and engineering services, though no specific socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant in her portfolio. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, reflecting deep expertise in propulsion systems and thermal management technologies. She also regularly procures systems under NAICS 334511 for airborne navigation and guidance instrumentation, and NAICS 541330 for specialized engineering services supporting system integration and lifecycle sustainment. Her technical domain spans aerospace propulsion, flight control systems, and mission-critical avionics, making her a key liaison between operational requirements and industrial capability.