Ashley Kohn

Ashley Kohn serves as a key procurement professional within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s FA8226 office, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace components essential to sustaining the F-16 and B-2 aircraft fleets. Specializing in the procurement of aircraft engine systems and related subsystems, Kohn ensures the operational readiness of Air Force platforms by securing high-reliability, defense-unique parts for propulsion, avionics, and electrical integration. Their work directly supports the agency’s mandate to modernize legacy systems while maintaining supply chain resilience through rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with defense acquisition regulations. Kohn collaborates closely with a network of specialized Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, predominantly small businesses with deep expertise in aerospace propulsion and precision manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates the portfolio, Kohn consistently engages with firms possessing AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and experience in producing flight-critical components under strict military specifications. Their contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, quality assurance, and on-time delivery performance. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Kohn directs 100% of eligible acquisitions toward full small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for disadvantaged and economically disadvantaged firms. This unwavering commitment to socioeconomic contracting fosters a robust supplier base of small, innovative manufacturers capable of meeting the unique demands of classified aerospace programs. Kohn’s technical focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336412—Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing—procuring turbine components, fuel control units, ignition systems, and other high-integrity engine subsystems. Their expertise lies in evaluating complex engineering drawings, military standards (MIL-SPEC), and life-cycle support requirements, ensuring that every acquisition aligns with the Air Force’s enduring need for reliability, traceability, and mission assurance in combat-critical systems.