Valerie Laney-Middleton

Valerie Laney-Middleton serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO unit of the Department of the Air Force, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Her work directly supports airpower readiness by securing high-precision instrumentation, electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems essential for flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. She manages complex contracts for specialized equipment requiring stringent technical compliance, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to ensure alignment with operational requirements and regulatory standards. Her acquisitions span both commercial off-the-shelf and custom-engineered solutions, with a focus on maintaining the integrity and reliability of airborne and ground-based analytical platforms. Valerie maintains a consistent working relationship with C MARTIN CO INC, a primary vendor for precision instrumentation and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability and performance history, with a preference for contractors demonstrating proven expertise in aerospace-grade manufacturing and calibration standards. She engages with a limited but highly specialized pool of vendors, prioritizing those with established track records in delivering mission-critical hardware and maintenance services under strict quality control protocols. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a preference for technical merit over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 10% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Valerie’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, 561621 for security systems services, and 339113 for surgical appliance manufacturing—reflecting a unique blend of aerospace, security, and biomedical procurement domains. Her expertise lies in acquiring electro-medical and industrial measurement systems that bridge defense, aviation, and environmental monitoring applications, requiring deep technical understanding of calibration, electromagnetic compatibility, and ruggedized instrumentation standards.