Kerri Wintle

Kerri Wintle serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8232 Aflcmc Wwmk unit of the Department of the Air Force, specializing in the sustainment and modernization of F-16 airborne systems and embedded avionics infrastructure. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, she oversees the lifecycle procurement of mission-critical aerospace technologies, including navigation, guidance, display, and communication systems. Her work directly supports combat readiness by ensuring the integration of next-generation avionics upgrades and embedded computing platforms, aligning procurement actions with the Air Force’s broader modernization objectives for legacy fighter fleets. Wintle maintains consistent partnerships with specialized defense technology firms including Vertex Modernization and Sustainment LLC, Shift5, Inc., and Southwest Research Institute. These relationships reflect a focus on high-precision engineering services, software-defined avionics modernization, and embedded systems integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term sustainment partnerships with vendors possessing deep domain expertise in military aircraft systems, often engaging contractors through performance-based, outcome-driven contract vehicles that prioritize technical innovation and rapid fielding. Wintle’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the most qualified industry partners regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, her contracting strategy remains open to qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical requirements. Her primary acquisition focus is squarely on NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—reflecting deep specialization in the procurement of advanced avionics hardware, flight control modules, and integrated electronic systems for the F-16 fleet. She routinely manages contracts for embedded computing architectures, ruggedized display units, and mission-critical software upgrades, demonstrating expertise in aerospace systems engineering and defense logistics.