Aaron J. Simmons

Aaron J. Simmons serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs within the defense and aerospace sectors. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and source selection to award and administration—ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and agency mission objectives. His portfolio primarily centers on high-technology procurement, with a strong emphasis on aircraft manufacturing and custom software development. Simmons plays a critical role in aligning acquisition strategies with national security requirements, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical systems while maintaining rigorous standards for performance, cost, and accountability. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Simmons maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of prime contractors, including both large aerospace integrators and specialized small businesses providing niche engineering and software solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and robust contract oversight to ensure deliverables meet technical and operational specifications. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in transparency and accountability, encouraging innovation through well-structured performance incentives and risk-sharing mechanisms. Simmons demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 80% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating 20% of his contract actions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses to contribute to national defense capabilities, without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in airframe systems, avionics, and propulsion components. He also frequently procures Custom Computer Programming Services (NAICS 541511), indicating strong technical proficiency in mission-critical software development for flight systems, maintenance logistics, and data integration platforms. His domain knowledge spans both hardware engineering and software lifecycle management within aerospace environments.