Tanya Potter

Tanya Potter serves as a procurement specialist focused on advanced aerospace manufacturing acquisitions, playing a critical role in securing mission-critical aircraft engine systems and related components for national defense and aviation infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award execution and contract administration—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance requirements. She primarily manages complex, high-stakes procurements within the aircraft propulsion domain, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to validate technical specifications and ensure compliance with military and FAA standards. Her contractor relationships are centered on Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers with deep expertise in turbine engine design, precision machining, and aerospace-grade materials. She routinely engages with firms holding AS9100 certification and possessing ITAR compliance capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering low-volume, high-integrity components under stringent quality control protocols. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in defense-supply chain resilience and engineering innovation. Tanya’s procurement patterns reflect a strict preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on technical merit and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic program participation, aligning with mission-critical requirements where specialized capabilities are limited to a narrow pool of qualified industrial base providers. Her primary NAICS specialization—336412, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—reflects deep domain expertise in gas turbine systems, combustors, high-pressure rotors, and afterburner components. She procures custom-engineered parts requiring advanced metallurgy, additive manufacturing, and non-destructive testing, demonstrating advanced familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics critical to national security aviation platforms.