Laura Ann Holman

Laura A. Holman serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing complex acquisition processes within the aerospace and defense sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract execution. Her work centers on negotiating terms, evaluating technical proposals, and ensuring alignment with mission-critical requirements for aircraft systems and components. Holman specializes in high-precision procurement involving advanced manufacturing and engineering services, typically handling competitive sealed bids and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15. Her contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers specializing in aircraft subsystems, propulsion components, and avionics integration. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification and DOD-qualified manufacturing capabilities. Her negotiation approach emphasizes technical rigor, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards. Holman’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 98.9% of her awards issued without set-asides. Only 1.1% of her contracts are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of performance and readiness, with small business participation occurring primarily through subcontracting rather than prime awards. Her procurement expertise is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—accounting for over 92% of her activity. She also engages in related acquisitions under NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), demonstrating deep technical fluency in propulsion, flight control systems, and mission-critical avionics. Her domain expertise lies in the procurement of certified, high-reliability components for military and commercial aerospace platforms.