Merry Curry

Merry Curry serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8118 unit within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aerospace components essential to sustaining legacy and active-duty aircraft platforms. Their role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the remanufacture, overhaul, and limited new manufacture of high-integrity subsystems including fuel pumps, actuators, servo-cylinders, and gearboxes for platforms such as the B-52, KC-135, E-3, T-38, and B-1. Curry oversees complex technical procurements under FAR Part 15, often involving engineering support, life-cycle sustainment, and non-developmental item sourcing to maintain airworthiness standards across the Air Force’s aging fleet. Curry maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including MOOG MILITARY AIRCRAFT LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, TEXAS AEROSPACE SERVICES INC, AEROCOREX LLC, and UNITED DYNAMICS, INC—organizations recognized for their specialized capabilities in aerospace component remanufacturing and precision machining. These partnerships reflect a preference for proven, qualified vendors with deep domain expertise in military aircraft systems, fostering reliable, repeat business based on technical proficiency and quality assurance compliance. While the majority of procurements (75%) are conducted without set-asides, Curry consistently supports small business participation, with approximately 23% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and a modest 2.1% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing mission-critical performance while actively integrating qualified small businesses into the sustainment supply chain. The procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly focused on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in aircraft subsystems and auxiliary equipment. Secondary activity in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) underscores engagement with propulsion-related components, positioning Curry as a specialist in high-reliability aerospace manufacturing and sustainment procurement.