Yuliya Opperman

Yuliya Opperman serves as a procurement specialist focused on advanced technology and engineering systems, driving acquisitions that support critical national capabilities in aerospace, navigation, and scientific research. Her role centers on managing complex contract vehicles for high-precision instrumentation and aeronautical subsystems, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and federal acquisition regulations. She plays a pivotal part in the agency’s mission to modernize defense and aerospace systems by securing cutting-edge solutions through competitive, transparent processes. Her acquisitions typically involve technical requirements for sensor systems, guidance instrumentation, and experimental research equipment, requiring deep engagement with engineering stakeholders to define performance metrics and compliance standards. Opperman collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in precision manufacturing and applied R&D, including firms with expertise in avionics integration, radar and navigation system development, and physical sciences research. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages mid-tier defense contractors and niche technology providers capable of meeting stringent performance and certification requirements. Her working relationships are characterized by early vendor engagement, clear statement of work development, and rigorous technical evaluation, fostering a procurement environment that prioritizes innovation and reliability over cost alone. Her contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. This approach underscores a mission-driven imperative to source the most qualified suppliers regardless of business size or certification status, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical systems. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all federal small business participation goals through unrestricted competition. Opperman’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for search and navigation systems and 336413 for aircraft auxiliary equipment, with a secondary emphasis on 541715 for physical and engineering research. She routinely acquires flight control components, sensor arrays, test instrumentation, and R&D services for defense and aerospace applications, demonstrating specialized expertise in electro-optical systems, avionics integration, and experimental engineering protocols.