Miranda G. Dillard

Miranda G. Dillard serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aircraft engine and engine component systems, ensuring timely and compliant procurement to support national defense and aviation readiness. In this role, she executes full-cycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—aligning acquisitions with federal regulatory frameworks and operational requirements. Her work is central to sustaining the readiness of military and civilian aviation platforms, with a focus on high-precision, mission-critical propulsion systems and related spare parts. Miranda collaborates with a network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers and specialized engineering suppliers, many of whom hold AS9100 and ITAR certifications. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industry leaders with proven technical capability and supply chain reliability, though she maintains an open and competitive environment to encourage innovation and cost efficiency. Vendor relationships are built on performance accountability, technical transparency, and adherence to defense logistics standards. Miranda’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with the technical complexity and specialized nature of aircraft engine procurement, where only a limited pool of qualified vendors meets the stringent performance, certification, and quality assurance requirements. While she does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures rigorous competition among the most technically capable firms. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—where she specializes in procuring turbine components, fuel control systems, combustion chambers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) parts. Miranda possesses deep technical familiarity with aerospace propulsion systems, including jet and turboprop engines, and ensures all acquisitions comply with military specifications and FAA airworthiness standards.