Mia F. McFarland

Mia F. McFarland serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical aircraft engine and engine component solutions. She works closely with technical evaluators, program managers, and legal advisors to structure solicitations, conduct source selection, and administer performance-based contracts. McFarland’s expertise lies in high-precision, technically demanding procurements that require rigorous quality assurance and supply chain integrity, typically involving long-lead manufacturing cycles and stringent certification requirements. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, McFarland consistently engages with certified manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers possessing AS9100 and ITAR compliance credentials. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical capability, and past performance in supporting defense and aviation systems. She fosters collaborative working relationships with industry partners who demonstrate robust quality control systems and the capacity to meet exacting military and commercial aviation standards. McFarland’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This pattern indicates a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the specialized nature of aircraft engine manufacturing where only a limited pool of qualified vendors exists. Her approach prioritizes mission readiness and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic targeting, though she remains fully compliant with all applicable small business programs when appropriate. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in turbine systems, combustion components, and propulsion subsystems. She routinely manages contracts for gas turbine engines, auxiliary power units, and precision-machined parts requiring advanced metallurgy and aerospace-grade certification. McFarland’s domain knowledge encompasses FAA and DoD regulatory frameworks, technical data packages, and configuration control processes critical to aviation propulsion systems.