Rachel Wynne

Rachel R. Wynne serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense technology sector. She oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for specialized aviation systems, electronic instrumentation, and mission-critical components, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and operational readiness requirements. Her work supports the development and sustainment of advanced aeronautical capabilities, with a focus on high-integrity systems used in national security and aviation infrastructure. Wynne’s acquisitions typically involve technical specifications requiring rigorous compliance with MIL-STD and RTCA standards, and she collaborates closely with engineering and program management teams to define performance-based requirements. Her contractor relationships center on Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and niche suppliers of avionics, sensors, and auxiliary equipment, with a balanced mix of large primes and qualified small businesses. She engages with vendors possessing AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical reliability and supply chain resilience. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her pattern of engagement reflects a preference for firms with proven track records in delivering certified components under tight quality and delivery constraints. Wynne demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively promotes small business inclusion through early market research, industry days, and targeted outreach to firms with relevant SIC/NAICS certifications. Her approach reflects a strategic balance between mission necessity and socioeconomic contracting goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, complemented by deep engagement in 334511 for aeronautical navigation and guidance systems. She routinely procures flight control components, avionics test instruments, and electronic subsystems for military and civil aviation platforms, demonstrating specialized expertise in aerospace electronics manufacturing and systems integration.