Anthony G. Howard

Anthony G. Howard serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and defense supply chain. He plays a critical role in ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of mission-critical aircraft components and related subsystems, aligning procurement activities with federal acquisition regulations and agency operational priorities. His portfolio primarily involves competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements for high-precision engineering products, often requiring technical evaluations and source selection under FAR Part 15. Howard’s expertise spans the full contract lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and contract closeout—ensuring fiscal accountability and technical fidelity in every acquisition. Howard maintains a broad network of industrial partners specializing in aerospace manufacturing, including tier-one and tier-two suppliers of aircraft engines, auxiliary equipment, and precision bearings. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with manufacturers possessing AS9100 certification and DOD-qualified supplier status. His working relationships emphasize technical capability, quality assurance compliance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term vendor partnerships that support sustained readiness and logistics support for defense systems. Howard’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under the No Set-Aside category. This indicates a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all applicable small business programs and may consider set-asides when market conditions warrant. His approach prioritizes mission-critical performance over socioeconomic targets, aligning with the technical demands of the aerospace sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in propulsion systems, flight control components, and auxiliary power units. He also regularly procures ball and roller bearings (332991) and motor vehicle electrical systems (336320) for military vehicle platforms. Howard’s domain knowledge encompasses materials science, tolerance engineering, and military specification compliance, making him a key liaison between engineering requirements and industrial production capabilities.