Marilyn A Simon

Marilyn A. Simon serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across aerospace and engineering domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of aircraft components, auxiliary equipment, and associated engineering services, requiring deep technical understanding of aviation systems and design validation processes. She handles a mix of competitive and sole-source contracts, often navigating intricate technical requirements and supply chain constraints to support national defense and aerospace operations. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of aircraft parts and specialized engineering service providers. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent performance, certification, and quality assurance standards, particularly those with expertise in FAA-compliant manufacturing and systems integration. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation, ensuring deliverables align with operational readiness goals. Marilyn demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 14.3% of her awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a targeted commitment to veteran entrepreneurship and small business inclusion within high-technical procurement environments. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in aviation hardware and subsystems, followed by NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating frequent engagement with design, analysis, and technical support contractors. A smaller portion of her activity falls under NAICS 811219, suggesting occasional maintenance or repair services for specialized equipment. Her domain expertise centers on aerospace systems lifecycle procurement, from component manufacturing to technical engineering support, requiring precise application of FAR and DFARS clauses governing technical data rights and supply chain integrity.