Ashley Crockett

Ashley Crockett serves as a primary procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, responsible for managing critical acquisitions that sustain the readiness of U.S. military aviation systems. Focused on the procurement of high-reliability machine tool components and specialized industrial machinery, Crockett ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical parts essential for aircraft maintenance, engine overhauls, and avionics support. Their work directly supports DLA Aviation’s mission of supply chain resilience and technical obsolescence management, handling complex sole-source and competitive acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. Crockett’s portfolio emphasizes technical specifications aligned with military standards, requiring deep coordination with engineering and logistics teams to validate part compatibility and lifecycle sustainability. Crockett maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers, primarily engaging manufacturers with proven capability in precision machining, aerospace-grade fabrication, and custom industrial equipment production. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, relationships are built on technical certification, quality compliance (AS9100), and demonstrated ability to meet stringent military specification requirements. Vendor partnerships are typically long-term, performance-based, and often involve technical evaluations to ensure parts meet legacy system compatibility needs. Crockett’s contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 85.7% of actions awarded without set-aside designation. However, a consistent 14.3% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in the aviation sustainment supply chain. While no specific socioeconomic categories are predominant, the pattern indicates active engagement with qualified small manufacturers capable of meeting complex technical requirements. The primary NAICS focus is 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring CNC machining centers, turret lathes, and precision grinding equipment critical to aircraft component repair and overhaul. Secondary activity in 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) reflects procurement of specialized production and test equipment. Crockett’s domain expertise lies in sustaining aging airframes and engines through the acquisition of custom-fabricated, low-volume, high-integrity parts requiring rigorous traceability and material certification.