Meredith M Gentry

Meredith M. Gentry serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant, and mission-critical procurement of aircraft components and support systems, aligning with national defense and aviation readiness objectives. Her portfolio primarily involves full and open competitions under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical specifications for propulsion systems, avionics integration, and auxiliary equipment. Gentry’s expertise lies in navigating stringent regulatory frameworks governing defense supply chains, ensuring adherence to FAR, DFARS, and applicable security protocols throughout the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor names are not available, Gentry’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aircraft systems, including firms with AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance. Her working relationships are characterized by structured source selection processes, rigorous technical evaluations, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure quality and delivery standards. She collaborates closely with technical evaluators, program managers, and logistics specialists to align contracting actions with operational requirements. Gentry’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with only 5.2% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains committed to small business participation where it aligns with mission needs and competitive readiness. No other set-aside categories—such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB—are statistically significant in her portfolio. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), accounting for 83.3% of her activity, with secondary emphasis on NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair). She specializes in procuring precision-engineered components, flight-critical systems, and maintenance services for military and civil aviation platforms, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace manufacturing standards and supply chain resilience.