Yalonda D Parker

Yalonda D. Parker serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and DFARS, while facilitating timely and cost-effective contract awards. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for aircraft engine systems and auxiliary equipment, working closely with technical stakeholders to align requirements with mission needs. Her acquisitions typically involve competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements for high-precision manufacturing and engineering services critical to national aviation and defense readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers capable of meeting stringent quality and certification standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors possessing advanced manufacturing capabilities, including CNC machining, turbine component fabrication, and avionics integration, often requiring rigorous source selection and technical evaluation processes. Yalonda demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 91.1% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 8.9% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes market competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to critical defense supply chains. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where she procures turbine blades, fuel control systems, and propulsion components, and NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), encompassing landing gear subsystems and auxiliary power units. This deep specialization positions her as a subject matter expert in propulsion and flight-critical systems procurement, requiring detailed knowledge of technical specifications, inspection protocols, and supply chain resilience standards.