Brian Kurtz

Brian Kurtz serves as the primary procurement lead for the ASC Supplier Operations AE and AF Division under the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he oversees the acquisition of high-reliability aviation components critical to U.S. military aircraft readiness. His role centers on sustaining and modernizing legacy and next-generation airframes, avionics, and electrical subsystems through strategic sourcing of mission-critical parts. Kurtz manages a portfolio of complex, technical contracts requiring stringent compliance with MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards, ensuring the timely delivery of parts that directly impact flight safety and operational availability. He works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with fleet sustainment requirements across multiple aircraft platforms. Kurtz maintains a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in precision-manufactured aviation components, with no exclusive reliance on any single contractor. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established manufacturers with proven quality systems and long-term supply chain stability. He actively engages with vendors capable of supporting obsolescence management, reverse engineering, and certified repair services for aging aircraft systems, fostering collaborative partnerships that prioritize technical capability over cost alone. Kurtz’s procurement approach is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under open competition. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his focus remains on mission-critical performance, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience, ensuring that all awarded contracts meet the Department of Defense’s stringent reliability thresholds. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment and NAICS 336412 for aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. He specializes in procuring avionics enclosures, electrical harnesses, control actuators, and engine-mounted components, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace manufacturing processes, material certifications, and configuration control systems essential to military aviation sustainment.