Bradley Willis

Bradley Willis serves as the primary procurement lead for the Asc Commodities Division within the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical electrical and mechanical components essential to the sustainment of military aviation platforms. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for high-reliability parts including transformers, lighting systems, specialized wiring, and precision electrical components that ensure the operational readiness of aircraft systems. Willis ensures compliance with defense acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the division’s mandate to maintain uninterrupted supply chains for aviation maintenance and repair operations. His contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad base of manufacturers specializing in defense-grade electrical components, with no exclusive reliance on any single vendor. He cultivates competitive, performance-driven partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 quality standards, prioritizing technical capability, supply chain resilience, and just-in-time delivery capabilities. While no primary contractors are currently dominant in his portfolio, his procurement approach fosters an open, transparent bidding environment to ensure access to the most technically qualified suppliers. Willis maintains a strict preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of his contracting activity directed toward open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and supply chain depth rather than socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with the division’s urgency-driven mission to support combat-ready aviation assets. His contracting patterns prioritize performance over socioeconomic classification, though he remains compliant with all federal small business policies. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 335311 (power and specialty transformers), 335139 (aviation lighting equipment), 335929 (communication and energy wire), and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components). He specializes in procuring ruggedized, high-voltage, and mission-critical electrical subsystems engineered for extreme environmental conditions, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace-grade electrical systems and their integration into military airframes.