Krissie Denman

Krissie Denman serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized aerospace components, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and delivering mission-critical aviation systems. Her role is central to the agency’s objective of securing high-integrity, technically complex aircraft parts through competitive and transparent contracting processes. She primarily handles sole-source and sealed-bid procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on technical evaluations, contract clause negotiation, and post-award performance monitoring for non-developmental and custom-manufactured aviation subsystems. Denman works closely with a network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers specializing in precision-engineered components, including avionics interfaces, flight control actuators, and auxiliary power units. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent engagement with firms possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and quality assurance. Her negotiation style emphasizes risk mitigation, delivery schedule adherence, and supplier performance metrics, often incorporating incentive structures to align contractor outcomes with operational readiness goals. Denman’s contracting activity is exclusively classified as “No Set-Aside,” reflecting a procurement strategy prioritized for technical specificity, supply chain maturity, and national security requirements over socioeconomic preferences. This approach underscores a mission-driven focus on capability assurance rather than socioeconomic targeting, with all awards conducted under full and open competition in accordance with FAR Part 6. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where she specializes in procuring non-airframe components such as hydraulic actuators, fuel system valves, and electrical distribution units. Denman possesses deep technical familiarity with military and commercial aviation standards, including DO-160, FAA Part 21, and SAE AS8000, enabling her to evaluate engineering data, test reports, and production control plans with precision. Her expertise ensures that acquired components meet stringent airworthiness and lifecycle support requirements.