Adam Thagard

Adam Capehart serves as a procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, supporting the sustainment and readiness of U.S. military aviation systems through the acquisition of critical aircraft components and auxiliary equipment. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on high-reliability parts essential for aircraft operation, maintenance, and mission-critical systems, ensuring timely delivery of technically complex subsystems under stringent military specifications. His work directly enables operational readiness by addressing supply chain resilience and technical obsolescence challenges across the aviation lifecycle, with an emphasis on rapid logistics response and quality assurance in accordance with DoD procurement standards. Capehart collaborates with a broad spectrum of industrial suppliers, including manufacturers of aviation-specific electrical components, hardware, and ordnance accessories. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with specialized defense contractors and niche suppliers capable of meeting exacting military standards for parts such as wiring devices, flight control actuators, and engine subsystems. His contracting approach prioritizes technical capability, compliance with MIL-SPEC requirements, and supplier reliability over volume-based sourcing, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate consistent performance and engineering adaptability. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with over 96% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industrial base participants. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with approximately 3.6% of awards directed toward HUBZone and total small business set-asides, aligning with DLA’s broader socioeconomic goals while maintaining mission-critical supply chain integrity. Capehart’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 335999 (Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment) and 332994 (Ordnance Accessories). He routinely acquires flight-critical components such as circuit breakers, connectors, actuators, and specialized hardware used in avionics, propulsion, and support systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and the technical demands of military aviation sustainment.