Myriette D Shillingford

Myriette D. Shillingford serves as a Contract Specialist at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisition strategies for advanced missile defense systems. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—she ensures compliance with federal regulations while supporting MDA’s mission to field integrated, layered defense capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development contracts, systems integration, and technical services critical to midcourse and terminal-phase interception technologies, often involving high-risk, high-technical-performance requirements. Shillingford maintains consistent working relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, partnering with industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge sensor systems, guided interceptors, and battle management architectures. She also collaborates with Jacobs Technology Inc. for mission-critical facilities and engineering support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical rigor, performance accountability, and risk mitigation, frequently engaging firms with proven expertise in aerospace defense systems and systems-of-systems integration. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she adheres to all statutory requirements and ensures equitable access for qualified vendors through transparent, merit-based evaluation processes. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 for physical and engineering R&D, where she procures advanced modeling, simulation, and weapons system development services, and 561210 for facilities support, ensuring mission-enabling infrastructure. She also engages professional organizations (813920) for technical advisory and standards development. Her expertise lies in acquiring high-complexity, mission-critical defense technologies that underpin national ballistic missile defense architecture.