Tiffany L Hurst

Tiffany L. Hurst serves as a Contract Specialist within the Commanding Officer’s office (N63394) under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain and modernize naval aviation and electronic warfare systems. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical aerospace components, secure communications infrastructure, and advanced electronic assembly services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness goals and cybersecurity standards. Her work directly supports the Navy’s imperative to maintain technological superiority in contested environments through timely, compliant, and strategically sourced contracts. Hurst maintains established relationships with prime contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation, partnering with industry leaders to deliver high-assurance systems for aircraft modernization and electronic warfare platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, often engaging vendors with deep expertise in avionics integration, RF systems, and mission-critical firmware development. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency and accountability, ensuring deliverables meet stringent military specifications. A strong advocate for socioeconomic diversity in contracting, Hurst consistently prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 38% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 19% allocated to 8(a) and HUBZone programs. She actively promotes equitable access for Women-Owned Small Businesses and ensures compliance with federal socioeconomic objectives while maintaining competitive integrity in all solicitations. Despite the agency’s focus on advanced defense systems, Hurst’s portfolio includes a notable concentration in NAICS categories such as 332722 (fastener manufacturing) and 562991 (septic tank services), reflecting the diverse logistical and infrastructure support needs of naval operations. Her expertise spans both high-tech defense electronics and essential maintenance services, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the full spectrum of capabilities required to sustain naval readiness.