Kylie Becquet

Kylie Becquet serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8121 office of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of flight-critical propulsion components for military aircraft engines. Her role centers on sustaining and modernizing the F100 engine series and associated turbine systems, ensuring operational readiness of fighter and bomber fleets. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and source selection to contract award and performance monitoring—focusing on high-integrity, mission-essential parts that meet stringent military specifications. Her acquisitions directly support the Air Force’s core mission of maintaining advanced propulsion capabilities in contested environments. Becquet maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of Tier-1 defense contractors, including FERROTHERM CORP, WOODWARD HRT INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and RTX CORPORATION, all of which possess specialized capabilities in turbine blade manufacturing, fuel control systems, and high-temperature material processing. These partnerships are characterized by technical collaboration, rigorous quality assurance protocols, and sustained performance under strict defense supply chain standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes proven technical competence and reliability over volume, favoring established industry leaders with deep expertise in aerospace propulsion. Becquet’s procurement portfolio exhibits a 100% preference for non-set-aside contracts, reflecting a strategic focus on mission-critical performance over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, all vendors must meet exacting technical and certification standards, ensuring that only qualified entities with validated capabilities in jet engine component manufacturing are awarded contracts. This reflects a mission-first procurement philosophy aligned with the urgency of maintaining combat-ready fleets. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—where she procures precision-engineered components such as turbine blades, combustor liners, and high-pressure compressor parts. Her technical domain expertise spans advanced metallurgy, additive manufacturing for flight-critical parts, and thermal barrier coating systems, ensuring that all acquired components meet the extreme performance demands of modern military jet engines.