Shanice Dockins

Shanice Dockins serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8118 unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical aerospace systems for legacy and active-duty platforms including the B-52, KC-135, E-3, T-38, and B-1. Responsible for managing complex acquisition cycles, she specializes in the remanufacture, overhaul, and limited new manufacture of high-integrity aircraft subsystems such as fuel pumps, actuators, servo-cylinders, and gearboxes. Her work directly enables operational readiness by ensuring the airworthiness of mission-critical components through rigorous technical oversight and contract administration aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. Dockins maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized aerospace contractors, including MOOG Military Aircraft LLC, AMD International Technologies LLC, Texas Aerospace Services Inc, Aerocorex LLC, and United Dynamics, Inc. These partnerships are built on technical proficiency in precision machining, avionics integration, and certified overhaul processes. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, leveraging contractor expertise in reverse engineering, material certification, and MIL-SPEC compliance to meet stringent military airworthiness standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects an equal split between open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate and sustained commitment to small business participation. She consistently prioritizes small businesses with relevant aerospace manufacturing capabilities, fostering a competitive environment that enhances innovation while maintaining supply chain resilience. Dockins’ procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep technical expertise in the production and restoration of flight-critical components. Her acquisitions span precision-engineered mechanical and hydraulic subsystems, requiring stringent quality control, traceability, and certification under AS9100 and FAA/EASA standards.