Rebecca A. Houghton

Rebecca A. Houghton serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and defense instrumentation. Her work centers on securing high-precision analytical equipment, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, environmental monitoring, and fuel analysis. She ensures the timely delivery of laboratory-grade instruments and maintenance services that sustain airpower readiness, aligning acquisitions with technical specifications and operational requirements across defense and aerospace domains. Houghton maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a primary contractor providing specialized instrumentation and technical support services. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliable vendor partnerships with firms capable of delivering calibrated, military-specification equipment and expert maintenance solutions. She engages contractors with proven technical expertise in aerospace-grade systems, favoring those with experience in ruggedized instrumentation, calibration protocols, and compliance with DoD quality standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is present at 15.4%, it is primarily through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes technical capability while still supporting small business engagement across socioeconomic categories. Houghton’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 621511 (Medical Laboratories) for analytical instrumentation, 811310 and 811219 for industrial equipment repair and maintenance, and 541715 for physical sciences research and development. Her domain expertise spans electrotherapeutic systems, precision measurement tools, and environmental monitoring equipment, reflecting a technical proficiency in aerospace, laboratory, and industrial diagnostics. She consistently sources solutions requiring strict adherence to military and federal calibration standards.