Tiffany Holmes

Tiffany Holmes serves as a key procurement professional within the FA8504 Aflcmc Wlnka, a critical unit of the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airborne systems. She manages complex acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, including avionics, propulsion subsystems, and precision instrumentation essential to aircraft operational readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance system reliability and interoperability across legacy and next-generation Air Force platforms, with a focus on engineering services, maintenance integration, and advanced electronic component procurement. Holmes handles both competitive and sole-source contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with lifecycle sustainment goals. Her contractor relationships center on mid-to-large-tier aerospace and defense suppliers specializing in electronic component manufacturing, avionics integration, and specialty coating technologies. She maintains consistent engagement with vendors possessing AS9100 and ITAR certifications, prioritizing those with proven track records in high-reliability aerospace environments. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her pattern reflects a preference for established industrial base partners capable of rapid technical response and systems-level integration support. Holmes exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 90.6% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed programs, demonstrating alignment with DoD socioeconomic objectives. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing technical capability while fostering opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses. Her primary NAICS focus includes 811219 (aviation maintenance and repair), 325510 (aerospace-grade coatings), and 334515/334419 (electronic measurement and control systems). She procures high-precision instruments for flight testing, signal conditioning modules, and specialized surface treatments critical to platform durability, reflecting deep technical expertise in aerospace electronics and materials engineering.