Brad Ingram

Brad Ingram serves as the primary procurement lead for the ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division under the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components essential to U.S. military aircraft readiness. His role centers on securing high-reliability hardware and fabricated metal products for avionics, electrical systems, and airframe subsystems, ensuring supply chain continuity for both legacy and next-generation platforms. He oversees full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—prioritizing technical compliance, quality assurance, and logistics sustainment for defense-critical systems. Ingram maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers specializing in precision manufacturing, with consistent engagement with firms capable of meeting MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely collaborates with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers capable of producing certified fasteners, wire harnesses, and custom-fabricated metal components under strict defense quality controls. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor qualification, technical capability assessments, and long-term supply chain stability over short-term cost savings. Ingram’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as non-set-aside, indicating a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic preferences. This approach underscores his commitment to securing the highest-performing suppliers regardless of business size or certification status, while still ensuring compliance with all federal acquisition regulations. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), where he acquires custom electrical and mechanical hardware for aircraft systems, supplemented by significant activity in 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and 332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing). His domain expertise includes high-integrity fastening systems, shielded wiring assemblies, and structural components requiring stringent material traceability and environmental testing—critical to sustaining operational readiness across the Department of Defense’s aviation fleet.