Tiffany Slopka

Tiffany Slopka serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8750 AFRl Rik under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex research and development acquisitions aligned with next-generation aerospace and defense priorities. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts supporting advanced technologies in autonomous systems, resilient communications, AI-driven battle-space awareness, and quantum-enabled platforms. Her portfolio emphasizes early-stage R&D, prototype development, and technology transition efforts, requiring deep technical acumen and agile contracting methodologies under FAR Part 35 and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) frameworks. Slopka maintains strategic relationships with leading defense and technology contractors including Booz Allen Hamilton, Lockheed Martin, and Eaton Corporation, alongside innovative small businesses such as Technergetics, LLC and Caelight, Inc. She fosters collaborative partnerships with both prime contractors and subcontractors to enable rapid prototyping and integrated system development, often facilitating teaming arrangements that combine large industry expertise with niche technical capabilities from emerging vendors. A strong advocate for small business participation, Slopka consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 73% of her acquisitions structured to maximize opportunities for small businesses. She actively promotes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) participation and integrates socioeconomic preferences into solicitation design, ensuring broad vendor engagement while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesale), 334515 (instrumentation for electrical signal measurement), and 541511 (custom computer programming services), reflecting a technical emphasis on embedded systems, sensor instrumentation, AI software development, and secure computing hardware. She specializes in procuring advanced electronics, signal processing modules, and mission-critical software solutions that underpin the Air Force’s next-generation operational capabilities.