Tina L. Vinson

Tina L. Vinson serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in the aerospace and aviation systems domain. She plays a central role in executing contract actions that support national defense and aviation infrastructure requirements, with a focus on technical specifications for aircraft components and propulsion systems. Her acquisitions typically involve high-precision manufacturing and engineering services governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Part 15 procedures, often requiring compliance with military and FAA certification standards. Vinson’s work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical parts that maintain airworthiness and operational readiness across federal aviation assets. Her contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aircraft subsystems, including engine component suppliers and auxiliary equipment fabricators. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification and robust quality management systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain resilience, and compliance with defense industrial base standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent performance and delivery timelines. Vinson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 96.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 3.9% are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical merit and production capacity in her source selection criteria. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing). She regularly acquires turbine components, flight control actuators, avionics housings, and fuel system elements—products requiring advanced metallurgy, precision machining, and rigorous testing protocols. Her expertise centers on the engineering and manufacturing lifecycle of aerospace propulsion and support systems, ensuring alignment with DoD and FAA technical directives.