Kiera Cross

Kiera Cross serves as a primary procurement contact, playing a key role in the agency's acquisition mission. Based on the procurement data, their responsibilities involve managing acquisitions that support specialized technical and manufacturing requirements. The agency's contracting landscape is characterized by a high volume of non-set-aside awards, indicating a reliance on large-scale commercial providers to meet complex mission requirements. While specific top-tier vendors are not listed, the agency's procurement patterns suggest an environment that frequently engages with established industrial manufacturers to fulfill technical specifications. The agency demonstrates a diverse approach to socioeconomic contracting, though the majority of its requirements are processed without set-asides. There is a measurable commitment to small business participation, including awards directed toward Women-Owned Small Businesses. Additionally, the agency utilizes limited source acquisitions under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) when a limited number of responsible sources are capable of meeting specific requirements, as well as proprietary restrictions for specialized engineering components. The technical focus of the agency's procurement is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and electronics manufacturing sectors. Primary acquisition activity centers on aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, alongside significant requirements for electronic component manufacturing and miscellaneous electrical equipment. The agency also maintains a specialized interest in the production of search, detection, navigation, and aeronautical guidance systems, as well as aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing.