Marilyn K. Forcum

Marilyn K. Forcum serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized aerospace components, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and delivering mission-critical capabilities. Her role centers on negotiating terms, evaluating proposals, and executing contracts for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, aligning procurement outcomes with operational readiness and technical standards. She works closely with engineering and program management teams to define requirements, assess vendor capabilities, and mitigate supply chain risks, playing a pivotal role in sustaining national defense and aviation infrastructure through precise, risk-aware contracting practices. Forcum engages with a focused network of manufacturers specializing in high-precision aerospace components, including firms certified under AS9100 and ISO 13485 standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers with proven track records in aerospace manufacturing, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military specifications and traceability requirements. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her working relationships are characterized by long-term collaboration, performance-based incentives, and rigorous contract administration to ensure quality control and on-time delivery. Her procurement approach is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical superiority and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing capability and compliance over certification-based set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, she maintains transparency and fairness in all solicitation processes to ensure equitable access for all qualified vendors. Forcum’s primary focus is on NAICS 336413, which encompasses the manufacture of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including avionics housings, flight control actuators, fuel system components, and non-engine propulsion subsystems. Her technical expertise lies in complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies requiring precision machining, materials certification, and rigorous testing protocols. She routinely negotiates contracts for custom-engineered components used in military, commercial, and rotorcraft platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace engineering standards and defense acquisition workflows.