Rebecca Winkler

Rebecca Winkler serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2823 AFTC PZIO under the Department of the Air Force, where she manages the acquisition of advanced airborne and ground-based sensing, communication, and test instrumentation systems critical to aerospace mission readiness. Her portfolio centers on high-precision avionics, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence platforms, ensuring the integration of cutting-edge test and evaluation infrastructure. Winkler specializes in complex technical procurements governed by FAR and DFARS, overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts from requirements definition to award and administration, with a focus on mission-critical R&D and engineering systems. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TOM HAMMONDS ENTERPRISES, LLC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, SPEEGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC, DETECT INC, and THE CONTROLS COMPANY, LLC, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in specialized instrumentation, electromagnetic compatibility, and ruggedized system integration. Her procurement patterns indicate a reliance on experienced industry partners capable of delivering custom-engineered solutions under stringent military performance standards, often involving rapid prototyping and field-deployable hardware. Winkler’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 92.3% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a priority for technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, she maintains a modest but deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 7.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating alignment with broader DoD goals while prioritizing mission need. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, 334517 for irradiation apparatus manufacturing, and 334220 for wireless communications equipment, underscoring deep expertise in electromagnetic systems, test instrumentation, and signal processing technologies. She routinely procures custom-built sensors, RF test platforms, and embedded control systems essential to modern airpower development and sustainment.