Stephanie Tinnin

Stephanie Tinnin serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8106 AFLCMC WLK organization under the Department of the Air Force, where she supports the sustainment and modernization of critical trainer and support aircraft platforms, including the T-6A/B/D Texan II, T-1A, and C-12 series. Her responsibilities center on managing integrated logistics and maintenance contracts, particularly those involving contractor-operated and maintained base supply (COMBS) services, avionics upgrades, and life support system components. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational readiness through timely acquisition of mission-critical aerospace maintenance and engineering solutions, aligning procurement activities with Air Force readiness goals and lifecycle management strategies. Tinnin collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in aircraft maintenance, avionics integration, and systems engineering. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 aerospace primes and niche suppliers capable of delivering complex, low-rate production support services. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, technical compliance, and long-term sustainment partnerships, often requiring specialized certifications in military aircraft systems and defense logistics standards. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. Though no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, her preference for small business opportunities supports broader Department of Defense initiatives to expand industrial base resilience and innovation. Tinnin’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting her deep involvement in the acquisition of airframe maintenance, component overhaul, and flight system modernization services. She also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330, particularly for avionics retrofitting and technical data package development. Her domain expertise spans military aircraft sustainment, logistics support contracts, and defense aviation systems integration, positioning her as a strategic link between operational needs and industrial capability.