Audra C. Bartlett

Audra C. Bartlett serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense supply chain, with a primary focus on aircraft components and propulsion systems. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure high-integrity, mission-critical aviation hardware through competitive and compliant contracting processes. Her portfolio centers on technical acquisitions requiring rigorous engineering validation, including parts and systems that support airframe, engine, and auxiliary equipment integration. Bartlett routinely oversees solicitations under FAR Part 15, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and lifecycle support obligations. Her contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in precision aerospace components, including firms with AS9100 certification and ITAR compliance. While no single vendor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with established defense subcontractors capable of meeting stringent military specifications for flight-critical systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over price alone, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate robust quality control, traceability, and on-time delivery performance. Bartlett’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic set-asides, suggesting a mission-driven requirement for specialized capabilities that may not yet be widely available among small or disadvantaged businesses in this niche domain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in turbine components, flight control actuators, and avionics support hardware. She also procures related systems such as ball and roller bearings and specialized hardware critical to airframe structural integrity. Her technical domain spans propulsion systems, flight safety systems, and high-reliability mechanical assemblies used in military and government-operated aircraft platforms.