Vicki J Preston

Vicki J. Preston serves as a key procurement specialist responsible for managing acquisitions within the aerospace and aviation systems domain, with a sharp focus on the manufacturing of aircraft components and propulsion systems. Her role centers on ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound contract awards that support national defense and aviation infrastructure requirements. She handles complex solicitations under FAR and DFARS frameworks, primarily for high-integrity parts and auxiliary equipment critical to airworthiness and mission readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain and modernize aviation platforms through strategic sourcing of mission-critical components. Preston maintains a vendor-agnostic contracting approach, engaging with a broad base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers capable of meeting stringent aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with firms possessing certified manufacturing capabilities for flight-critical systems, including those with AS9100D accreditation and FAA PMA approvals. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industrial suppliers with proven track records in precision machining, avionics integration, and engine component fabrication. Her contracting activity is entirely unreserved, with 100% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category, indicating a focus on technical capability and production readiness over socioeconomic preferences. This reflects a mission-driven prioritization of performance, supply chain resilience, and regulatory compliance in an environment where certification and quality control are non-negotiable. Preston’s procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep specialization in airframe subsystems, landing gear components, fuel control systems, and engine accessories. She routinely procures high-tolerance machined parts, hydraulic actuators, and certified avionics interfaces, demonstrating advanced familiarity with aerospace engineering standards and supply chain traceability requirements.