Vicki Willis

Vicki Willis serves as the primary contracting lead for the FA8571 Maintenance Contracting unit under the Department of the Air Force, where she oversees the acquisition of critical maintenance, repair, and modernization services for aerospace and electronic systems essential to Air Force operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on sustaining high-precision instrumentation, avionics test equipment, and industrial-grade test systems used in aircraft maintenance and mission-critical laboratories. She manages complex, technical procurements requiring deep domain expertise in electronic diagnostics, calibration, and systems integration, ensuring compliance with military specifications and readiness standards. Her role is pivotal in bridging technical requirements with contractual execution to maintain the integrity of Air Force maintenance infrastructure. Willis maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading technology and engineering firms including TERADYNE, INC., KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC, and CORELIS, INC., who provide advanced automated test equipment and calibration services. She also collaborates with TYONEK MACHINING AND FABRICATION, LLC, and COHO CONSULTING GROUP LLC for precision fabrication and technical consulting. Her contracting patterns reflect long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-critical solutions under strict DoD compliance frameworks. These relationships are characterized by technical rigor, repeat engagements, and a focus on lifecycle support rather than one-time purchases. Willis’s contracting activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the specialized nature of the systems being sustained. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors in her portfolio may include small firms that meet stringent technical qualifications without requiring set-aside designation. Her primary NAICS focus spans 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 336110 (Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing), underscoring her work in both technical advisory services for test system integration and the procurement of specialized equipment with automotive-derived components adapted for aerospace use. She specializes in procuring automated test systems, calibration hardware, and engineering services that support the sustainment of avionics and electronic warfare systems.