Bailey Mikos

Bailey Mikos serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, playing a critical role in sustaining the readiness of U.S. military aviation systems. Responsible for managing the acquisition of high-reliability aircraft components and auxiliary equipment, Mikos ensures the timely procurement of mission-critical parts essential for aircraft operation, maintenance, and lifecycle support. Their work directly supports DLA Aviation’s mission to maintain supply chain resilience, mitigate technical obsolescence, and deliver rapid logistics response to warfighters. Mikos routinely handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, including competitive and sole-source contracts for engineered parts, subsystems, and legacy component replacements requiring strict military specification compliance. Mikos maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers spanning aerospace manufacturers, precision machining firms, and specialized subsystem integrators. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, they engage with a diverse base of vendors capable of meeting stringent military standards for quality, traceability, and documentation. Their contracting approach emphasizes technical evaluation, risk mitigation, and performance-based acquisition strategies, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate reliability in delivering certified aviation components under tight operational timelines. Mikos demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with over 95% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Small business participation is intentionally pursued through Total Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, each representing approximately 0.9% to 2.6% of awards. This reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical procurement efficiency or technical requirements. Their procurement focus centers on NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in turbine components, flight control systems, avionics interfaces, and legacy part replacements. Additional activity in 332722 (fasteners) and 333611 (turbine generators) underscores their technical understanding of mechanical and power systems critical to military aircraft sustainment.