Mai T Truong

Mai T. Truong serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and aviation systems sector, with a primary focus on aircraft engine components and auxiliary equipment. Their role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions in compliance with FAR and agency-specific acquisition policies, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical aviation systems. Truong typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements for high-precision manufacturing contracts, coordinating closely with technical evaluators and program managers to align procurement strategy with operational readiness goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Truong’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in turbine components, flight control systems, and auxiliary power units. Their contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based acquisition methods, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and delivery reliability. Work with contractors is structured around rigorous source selection criteria, including past performance, technical capability, and production scalability. Truong’s portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.9% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions, indicating a focus on maximizing technical and cost efficiency. However, a deliberate 6.1% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, particularly among firms capable of meeting stringent aerospace manufacturing standards. This balance ensures broad market access while maintaining mission-critical performance thresholds. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in propulsion systems, fuel control units, and auxiliary equipment for military and commercial aviation platforms. Truong’s technical domain expertise spans materials science, jet engine thermodynamics, and aerospace quality systems such as AS9100, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous airworthiness and reliability requirements.