Calesha Turner-Aaron

Calesha Turner-Aaron serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and industrial manufacturing sectors. She plays a critical role in executing federal contracting strategies that align with national defense and aviation modernization priorities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of specialized aircraft components, propulsion systems, and precision-engineered industrial hardware, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards and technical performance requirements. Turner-Aaron routinely oversees competitive solicitation processes, including sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, to secure mission-critical supplies for defense and aerospace applications. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of industrial suppliers, with consistent engagement with manufacturers of aircraft subsystems, avionics components, and high-tolerance fasteners. She collaborates with both large-tier defense contractors and niche engineering firms capable of meeting stringent military specifications, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on quality assurance, supply chain resilience, and timely delivery performance. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and compliance with quality management systems such as AS9100. Turner-Aaron demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 97.6% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating approximately 2.4% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic objectives without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), with significant activity in bolt and fastener production (332722) and industrial control instrumentation (334513). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in sourcing precision-engineered components for aerospace systems, requiring deep familiarity with material specifications, certification standards, and supply chain traceability protocols.