Lourdes Santiago

Lourdes Santiago serves as an Acquisition Program Manager responsible for leading complex acquisition initiatives within the aerospace and defense sector. In this role, she oversees the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance management—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing, making her a key technical and contractual liaison between government stakeholders and specialized industrial suppliers. She ensures acquisitions support readiness, sustainment, and technological advancement in aviation propulsion systems. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers with deep expertise in turbine design, combustion systems, and high-precision component fabrication. She works closely with vendors possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, prioritizing suppliers with proven track records in defense-grade manufacturing and long-term sustainment capabilities. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience. Santiago’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a procurement strategy centered on technical necessity rather than socioeconomic preferences. This 100% open competition model underscores her focus on accessing the most capable industrial base for mission-critical propulsion systems, where specialized engineering expertise and production scalability outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. Her primary NAICS code, 336412, defines her technical domain: she procures advanced aircraft engines, engine components, overhaul kits, and related support services for military and government aviation platforms. Her expertise spans propulsion system integration, materials science for high-temperature alloys, and life-cycle logistics for turbine engines. She is recognized for her deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards and her ability to navigate the intricate technical and regulatory landscape of defense propulsion acquisitions.