Billy J. Wasel

Billy J. Wasel serves as a procurement specialist focused on aerospace component acquisitions, playing a critical role in advancing the agency’s operational readiness through the acquisition of specialized aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. While specific organizational details are not publicly disclosed, his procurement activities center on the design, manufacture, and integration of non-standardized aviation components essential to mission-critical systems. He manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance requirements. His contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in precision-engineered aircraft subsystems, including avionics interfaces, structural fittings, and auxiliary power units. Though no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with a network of mid-tier industrial suppliers and niche engineering firms capable of meeting stringent military and aerospace specifications. His working pattern emphasizes technical vetting, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contracting to ensure reliability in high-stakes operational environments. Wasel demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 34% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic categories are prevalent in his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and capacity building within the aerospace manufacturing base. His approach aligns with federal goals to expand opportunities for small businesses with specialized technical capabilities. His procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in procuring non-airframe components such as landing gear subsystems, hydraulic actuators, and flight control ancillaries. He specializes in sourcing custom-engineered parts requiring certified manufacturing processes, including AS9100 and ITAR compliance, and maintains a technical understanding of materials science and aviation certification standards.