Myra L. Farris

Myra L. Farris serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, with a singular focus on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. Her role centers on ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of mission-critical propulsion systems and related components that support national defense and aviation infrastructure. She exercises full contracting authority under FAR Part 15, overseeing solicitations, evaluations, and award decisions for high-technical-demand contracts requiring rigorous engineering validation and supply chain integrity. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing specialized components that meet stringent military and FAA certification standards. Farris maintains a streamlined contracting approach, working primarily with established Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers with proven track records in precision engineering and defense-compliant production. While no specific contractor names are identified in the data, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and advanced manufacturing capabilities. She favors long-term, performance-based contracting strategies that emphasize quality assurance, lifecycle support, and supplier performance metrics. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 79.4% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 20.6% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to fostering competition while ensuring access for qualified small manufacturers capable of meeting the technical rigor of aerospace propulsion requirements. Farris’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 336412, encompassing the procurement of turbine engines, propeller systems, fuel control units, and auxiliary power components. Her technical domain requires deep familiarity with jet propulsion systems, materials science for high-temperature alloys, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) logistics. She routinely evaluates bids against technical specifications defined in military standards such as MIL-SPEC and SAE AS standards, ensuring that all procured systems meet airworthiness and durability requirements for both military and commercial aviation applications.