Rhonda Hurst

Rhonda Hurst serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aerospace and avionics systems, with a strong focus on mission-critical components for national defense and aviation infrastructure. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while driving technical innovation through competitive sourcing. Her portfolio centers on high-integrity systems requiring rigorous certification, including flight-critical avionics, navigation instrumentation, and auxiliary aircraft equipment. She consistently engages with Tier 1 manufacturers and specialized suppliers to meet stringent performance, safety, and reliability standards. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current records, Hurst’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for established defense aerospace primes and niche manufacturers with proven track records in certified production environments. She routinely evaluates proposals based on technical capability, quality control systems, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and regulatory adherence. Her approach emphasizes competitive neutrality and technical merit over sole-source reliance. Hurst’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and industry-wide innovation rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her processes remain fully compliant with all socioeconomic reporting requirements, ensuring transparency and fairness in all solicitations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in avionics, flight control systems, and sensor integration. A secondary focus on NAICS 812199 (Other Personal Care Services) suggests occasional support service acquisitions, possibly for specialized personnel or facility maintenance in secure operational environments. Her domain expertise spans aerospace engineering standards, DO-178C software certification, and MIL-STD compliance.