Shelley Coffe

Shelley Coffe serves as a Contract Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of national defense and aerospace systems. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities through timely, transparent, and competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of specialized aircraft components and auxiliary equipment, alongside professional technical services that support systems integration, engineering analysis, and operational sustainment. Coffe plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategy with operational readiness goals, leveraging full and open competition to foster innovation and value. Her contractor relationships are centered on manufacturers and technical service providers with deep expertise in aviation systems and defense-related engineering. She regularly engages with prime contractors possessing specialized capabilities in the design, testing, and certification of aircraft parts, as well as firms offering advanced technical consulting services. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous source selection, and long-term supplier performance evaluation to ensure mission success. Shelley Coffe maintains a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and technical capability rather than socioeconomic targeting. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her processes remain fully compliant with all applicable small business regulations, ensuring equitable access for all qualified vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413, where she acquires advanced aircraft parts, avionics components, and auxiliary systems critical to military and civilian aviation platforms. She also regularly procures professional technical services under NAICS 541990, including systems engineering, flight testing support, and compliance certification services. Her domain expertise spans aerospace manufacturing standards, Federal Aviation Regulations, and defense acquisition lifecycle management, positioning her as a key steward of high-integrity aviation procurement.