Tanya Hylton

Tanya Hylton serves as a Contract Negotiator within the FA8621 Aflcmc Wnsk Sims, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing advanced aircrew training systems and integrated avionics infrastructure. In this role, she leads the negotiation, structuring, and execution of complex procurements for mission-critical aircraft components and synthetic training environments that directly support pilot and maintenance crew readiness. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract terms with operational requirements for high-performance aircraft platforms, making her a pivotal link between technical specifications and contractual deliverables. Hylton collaborates extensively with a network of specialized manufacturers and systems integrators, primarily small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs, to deliver tailored solutions for avionics, simulation hardware, and auxiliary aircraft equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaborative negotiation, performance-based outcomes, and risk-sharing mechanisms to foster long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical excellence and reliability. She consistently engages with firms possessing deep domain expertise in military-grade training systems and embedded logistics support. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Hylton directs 100% of her acquisitions toward full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified firms without requiring socioeconomic subcategories like 8(a) or HUBZone. This uniform approach reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize competition among small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent defense standards. Her procurement patterns prioritize agility, innovation, and domestic production capacity. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the manufacturing of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including flight simulation hardware, mission-specific avionics modules, and training system peripherals. Hylton brings specialized expertise in procuring technically complex, low-volume, high-reliability components essential to next-generation aircrew training ecosystems, ensuring that contracted solutions meet exacting military specifications for durability, interoperability, and cybersecurity.