Rimma K. Shlahtechman

Rimma Shlahtechman serves as a secondary procurement professional within the FA8622 Aflcmc Azs Epass, a specialized unit of the Department of the Air Force focused on life cycle management of high-priority aerospace platforms. In this capacity, she supports the acquisition of engineering services and advanced aircraft systems critical to sustaining and modernizing key platforms such as the F-16, F-22, and Survivable Airborne Operations Center. Her responsibilities include assisting in the execution of technical acquisitions, ensuring compliance with defense procurement regulations, and facilitating coordination between engineering teams and industry partners to meet mission-critical requirements. She primarily handles complex, non-commercial contracts requiring deep technical oversight and systems engineering expertise. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, her procurement activity consistently engages firms with proven capabilities in aircraft manufacturing, auxiliary equipment production, and systems engineering services. She works with a broad spectrum of prime contractors and subcontractors possessing DoD clearance, AS9100 certification, and experience in classified aerospace programs. Her role emphasizes collaboration with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions for avionics, structural upgrades, and mission systems sustainment. Rimma’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses are not excluded—participation is driven by technical qualification rather than set-aside mandates. Her approach aligns with mission-critical procurement standards where performance and readiness take precedence over socioeconomic targets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), each accounting for 40% of activity, with the remaining 20% centered on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). She routinely procures advanced avionics, flight control systems, structural components, and technical advisory services supporting aerospace platform modernization and sustainment. Her expertise spans systems integration, technical specification development, and lifecycle support for classified and unclassified Air Force platforms.