Marilynne Wilkins

SSgt Marilynne Wilkins serves as a key procurement specialist within the FA4819 325th Contracting Squadron, Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical aerospace infrastructure and aviation systems. She manages the acquisition of specialized components and technical services essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations, with a focus on advanced sensing technologies, aircraft subsystems, and facility resilience projects. Her role is central to executing strategic acquisition initiatives that align with Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and engineering support through compliant, performance-based contracting methods. Wilkins collaborates with a diverse pool of defense contractors specializing in aerospace manufacturing and vehicle systems integration. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and relevant ITAR compliance credentials. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with proven track records in delivering high-reliability aviation components and embedded systems, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in quality assurance and supply chain transparency. Her procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 75% of acquisitions conducted under open competition and 25% structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Wilkins actively promotes small business participation, particularly among firms certified under the 8(a) and HUBZone programs, aligning with Air Force mandates to expand economic opportunity while maintaining technical rigor in mission-critical procurements. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336110 (Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring ground support equipment, avionics housings, sensor mounts, and auxiliary power units. She specializes in sourcing ruggedized, military-spec components designed for extreme environmental conditions, demonstrating deep technical fluency in MIL-STD and SAE aerospace standards governing material performance and system integration.