Kylie May

Kylie May serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8121 office of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions related to the sustainment and modernization of military aircraft propulsion systems. Her work directly supports the operational readiness of fighter and bomber fleets by overseeing the repair, overhaul, and production of flight-critical turbine engine components—particularly for the F100 engine series. She handles full-life-cycle contracts for high-integrity, mission-essential parts, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace engineering and quality assurance standards. Her acquisitions span advanced manufacturing, precision machining, and materials engineering, all aligned with the Air Force’s imperative to maintain technological superiority in air dominance platforms. May maintains enduring relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including FERROTHERM CORP, WOODWARD HRT INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and RTX CORPORATION, all of which possess deep expertise in high-temperature alloys, fuel control systems, and turbine blade refurbishment. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance-based contracts, technical collaboration, and rigorous supply chain oversight. Her contracting approach prioritizes proven technical capability and reliability over cost alone, reflecting the mission-critical nature of propulsion systems. Her procurement portfolio is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a focus on technical superiority and industrial base capacity rather than socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, she ensures all vendors meet exacting DoD quality and certification standards. Her primary NAICS focus is 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—reflecting deep specialization in turbine engine components, combustion systems, and high-stress mechanical assemblies. She procures engineered parts requiring advanced metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and non-destructive inspection, demonstrating expert command of aerospace propulsion technical domains.