Mariam Younger

Mariam Younger serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8675 Aflcmc Ebak, a critical element of the Department of the Air Force responsible for the lifecycle management of advanced air-to-air missile systems and airborne electronic warfare capabilities. She oversees the acquisition of mission-critical defense technologies, including the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) and integrated guidance and electronic attack subsystems. Her portfolio encompasses full-spectrum contracting activities—from research and development through production and sustainment—ensuring timely delivery of technologically advanced systems that maintain air dominance. Younger operates within a high-stakes national security environment, requiring rigorous compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements and stringent technical oversight. Her contractor relationships are primarily with specialized defense primes and niche suppliers capable of delivering high-reliability electronic systems and missile components. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in precision guidance, radar signal processing, and ruggedized electronic assembly. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who can meet the demanding environmental and operational specifications of airborne combat systems. Younger’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness over socioeconomic goals. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she remains compliant with all applicable regulations and may engage small businesses as subcontractors within prime contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Electronic Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly Manufacturing), reflecting her deep engagement with the sustainment and production of complex electronic assemblies used in missile seekers, guidance units, and electronic countermeasure systems. Her technical domain expertise centers on avionics integration, RF subsystems, and ruggedized electronics manufacturing for high-G, high-altitude operational environments.