Rebecca Winkler

Rebecca Winkler serves as a Contract Specialist within the Air Force Test Center’s PZZD division at Eglin, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical airborne systems, guided missile technologies, and advanced avionics to support test, evaluation, and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from requirements validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration, with a focus on rapid prototyping, live-fire testing, and electronic warfare systems. Her work directly enables the integration of next-generation sensing, navigation, and threat simulation capabilities into Air Force platforms, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities and acquisition regulations under FAR and DFARS. Winkler maintains a consistent working relationship with WAVELINK INC, a key contractor delivering specialized engineering and systems integration services for airborne test platforms. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing deep technical expertise in electromagnetic systems, target simulation, and armament integration. She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in high-stakes, time-sensitive defense environments, prioritizing performance, innovation, and compliance with security and testing protocols. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her actions set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. She actively leverages small business capabilities across technical domains, ensuring broad competition while maintaining mission-critical standards. This pattern underscores her dedication to expanding the defense industrial base through equitable access for qualified small firms. Winkler’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences) and 336992 (military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in advanced sensor development, electronic warfare payloads, and precision-guided munitions integration. She routinely procures prototype systems, test instrumentation, and mission-specific avionics tailored for live-fire and simulation environments, demonstrating deep familiarity with DoD technical standards and test range infrastructure requirements.