Tracie Winfree

Tracie Winfree serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA2550 50 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions for aerospace and space domain infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for advanced communications systems, precision electronic test equipment, and ground-based instrumentation critical to national defense operations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with the agency’s modernization goals for satellite telecommunications and secure data networks. Winfree routinely handles complex, technical solicitations requiring specialized engineering and logistical support, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and evaluate vendor proposals. Her contractor relationships are primarily centered on small business vendors, with notable engagements including the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Blue Skies Furniture LLC. While these entities may appear atypical for a space-focused agency, their involvement reflects the diverse ancillary needs of operational sustainment—ranging from facility infrastructure to specialized logistics support. Winfree fosters collaborative, transparent vendor partnerships grounded in clear performance metrics and regulatory compliance, ensuring contractors meet stringent federal standards even in non-traditional procurement categories. Winfree demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent preference underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses, particularly those certified under SBA programs, and reflects a strategic effort to diversify the supplier base supporting national security missions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors), 423210 (Furniture Merchant Wholesalers), and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing), indicating a significant emphasis on facility modernization, workspace optimization, and structural support systems for mission-critical facilities. While these categories may seem peripheral to aerospace operations, they are essential to maintaining secure, functional, and compliant infrastructure for personnel and equipment supporting space and defense operations.