Shirley V. Harmon

Shirley V. Harmon serves as a secondary procurement contact 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. Her role involves facilitating the acquisition of high-integrity aerospace components such as fuel pumps, servo-cylinders, gearboxes, and flight control actuators through remanufacturing, overhaul, and limited new manufacture initiatives. She works closely with primary contracting officers to ensure compliance with defense acquisition regulations and supports the timely delivery of mission-critical parts that maintain airworthiness and operational readiness across the Air Force’s aging fleet. Harmon routinely collaborates with a core group of specialized contractors including MOOG MILITARY AIRCRAFT LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, TEXAS AEROSPACE SERVICES INC, AEROCOREX LLC, and UNITED DYNAMICS, INC. These vendors are recognized for their expertise in precision aerospace component remanufacturing, fluid power systems, and aviation maintenance support. Her procurement patterns reflect long-standing, technically vetted partnerships with industry leaders possessing AS9100 certification and deep domain knowledge in military aircraft subsystems. Her contracting activity shows a strong preference for open competition, with 78.3% of acquisitions issued without set-aside, while maintaining a consistent 21.7% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes technical capability while actively enabling small business participation in the aerospace sustainment ecosystem. The majority of her procurements fall under NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—with additional focus on 333995 for fluid power actuators and 541330 for engineering services. Her technical domain expertise centers on the restoration and certification of flight-critical components, ensuring compliance with military specifications and airworthiness standards for high-performance aircraft systems.