Rebecca A Little

Rebecca A. Little serves as the Aerial Targets Contract Manager, responsible for overseeing the acquisition of unmanned aerial systems and related support services critical to defense testing and training programs. In this specialized role, she manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from requirements definition and source selection to contract administration and performance evaluation—ensuring alignment with national security objectives and technical specifications for high-speed, survivable aerial targets. Her work directly supports the development and validation of air defense systems, missile engagement protocols, and pilot training environments, making her a pivotal figure in the procurement ecosystem for advanced aerial threat simulation. Rebecca collaborates with a network of defense aerospace contractors specializing in unmanned aerial vehicle design, propulsion systems, and telemetry integration. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing deep expertise in radar-reflective materials, autonomous flight control, and expendable target recovery systems. Her working relationships are characterized by technical rigor, performance-based contracting, and a focus on vendors with proven track records in military-grade aerial platforms. Her contracting approach reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing performance, reliability, and industrial base capacity in the selection process. Rebecca’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), with an emphasis on high-performance, remotely piloted, and expendable aerial targets. She procures systems designed to replicate enemy aircraft and missile signatures, including radar cross-section emulation, electronic countermeasure integration, and telemetry-enabled flight data collection. Her domain expertise lies in the intersection of aerodynamics, electronic warfare simulation, and operational test and evaluation infrastructure, ensuring that acquired platforms meet the stringent demands of modern air combat training and defense system validation.