Shawna Quota

Shawna Quota serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8575 Aflcmc Waqka, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining international F-15 fighter fleet readiness through logistics and technical support. Her role centers on managing acquisition programs that enable Foreign Military Sales (FMS), particularly for the Royal Saudi Air Force, ensuring continuous operational capability across the F-15 platform lifecycle. She handles complex service-based contracts spanning maintenance, engineering support, and supply chain sustainment, often coordinating with international partners to align U.S. defense logistics with foreign operational requirements. Her acquisitions are mission-critical, emphasizing lifecycle support, component repair, and technical training services essential to fleet availability. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Quota’s procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with defense logistics providers, aviation maintenance specialists, and technical services firms capable of supporting classified FMS environments. Her working relationships prioritize vendors with proven expertise in military aircraft sustainment, including those with experience in F-15 avionics, structural repair, and supply chain logistics under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). She fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate robust quality control, security compliance, and rapid response capabilities for overseas operational theaters. Quota’s contracting portfolio shows a strong preference for open competition, with 80% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the mission’s urgency and specialized technical demands. However, she consistently allocates 20% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation in high-impact sustainment roles. Her approach balances mission necessity with socioeconomic goals, ensuring small businesses with relevant technical capabilities are included in the FMS support ecosystem. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Aircraft Repair and Maintenance), accounting for over half of her activity, followed by 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing) and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). She specializes in procuring precision maintenance services, hydraulic system components, and airfield support operations critical to sustaining F-15 combat readiness abroad.