Rose Akeroyd

Rose Akeroyd serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex aerospace and aviation support contracts. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while negotiating terms that balance mission requirements with fiscal responsibility. Her portfolio primarily centers on the procurement of aircraft components, auxiliary equipment, and specialized manufacturing services critical to national defense and aviation infrastructure. Akeroyd works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define performance specifications, evaluate proposals, and execute contract modifications, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical systems. While specific contractor names are not available, Akeroyd maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the aerospace manufacturing sector, including firms specializing in precision-engineered parts and certified aviation component production. Her negotiation approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, FAR-compliant clauses, and risk mitigation strategies tailored to high-technology supply chains. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate quality control certifications, such as AS9100, and maintain robust supply chain traceability systems. Akeroyd’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 86.8% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating 13.2% of opportunities to small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories. This approach prioritizes competition among qualified small manufacturers while maintaining flexibility to meet technical demands. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in avionics, flight control systems, and non-airframe aerospace components. She also handles limited acquisitions in aircraft manufacturing and specialized metal fittings, demonstrating technical fluency in aviation engineering standards and defense supply chain logistics. Akeroyd’s domain knowledge ensures that contract requirements align with FAA and DoD technical specifications, safeguarding operational readiness and airworthiness compliance.