Ms. Tina Fleming

Tina Fleming serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8819 Special Programs Director, Space and Missile Systems Center, under the Department of the Air Force, where she oversees high-priority acquisitions for next-generation space and defense systems. Her role centers on securing advanced capabilities in space-based interceptors, space domain awareness sensors, and electromagnetic warfare platforms, ensuring rapid integration of cutting-edge technologies to maintain U.S. superiority in the space domain. She manages complex, classified, and urgent acquisition pathways, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to align contracting strategies with operational requirements for space-to-space communications, resilient satellite architectures, and secure command and control networks. Fleming collaborates with a broad spectrum of defense prime contractors and specialized technology firms, particularly those with proven expertise in satellite communications, space system integration, and custom software development for mission-critical environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense aerospace vendors with demonstrated experience in classified space programs, alongside agile IT and systems engineering firms capable of delivering rapid prototyping and secure software solutions. Vendor partnerships are typically formed through competitive sealed bidding or sole-source justifications under national security exceptions. Fleming’s procurement portfolio shows no set-aside preferences, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects the sensitive nature of the programs she supports, where technical maturity, security clearances, and mission-critical performance outweigh socioeconomic targeting criteria. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, she remains compliant with all federal acquisition regulations governing equitable access and fair competition. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting a dual emphasis on secure space-based communication networks and tailored software systems for space operations. She procures end-to-end solutions including satellite payloads, ground station software, signal processing algorithms, and real-time data fusion tools essential for space domain awareness and contested environment operations.