Shelley D Deardorff

Shelley L. Deardorff serves as a Contract Specialist within the Headquarters, Air Force Materiel Command (FA5066), where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements critical to maintaining air superiority and mission readiness. She manages the acquisition of advanced analytical instrumentation, laboratory-grade equipment, and precision control systems used in aerospace testing, electronic warfare, and weapons system evaluation. Her work directly supports the modernization of sensor platforms and test infrastructure across Air Force platforms, ensuring technical integrity and operational effectiveness through compliant, timely contract actions under FAR and DFARS guidelines. While specific contractor names are not available, Deardorff maintains a dynamic network of vendors specializing in high-precision manufacturing and technical services, fostering partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent DoD technical specifications and quality assurance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical validation, and risk mitigation, often engaging with suppliers possessing ISO 9001, AS9100, or ITAR compliance credentials to ensure supply chain resilience and mission-critical reliability. Deardorff demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on leveraging small business capabilities in specialized technical fields, aligning with Air Force goals to expand innovation and competition among qualified vendors without reliance on socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision test equipment, process control systems, and scientific instrumentation. She also regularly supports acquisitions under NAICS 541990 for specialized technical services and 561210 for facilities support, underscoring her proficiency in both hardware and integrated service-based solutions essential to advanced aerospace testing environments.