Caroline Simpson

Caroline Simpson serves as the primary procurement lead for the Asc Commodities Division within the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical and electrical components essential to the sustainment of military aviation systems. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts for high-reliability fasteners, precision bearings, wiring devices, and industrial valves that ensure the structural integrity and electronic functionality of aircraft platforms. She specializes in complex technical procurements requiring stringent compliance with military specifications and quality assurance standards, ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness across the defense aviation fleet. Caroline maintains a broad network of suppliers across the aerospace and industrial manufacturing sectors, engaging with both established defense contractors and niche manufacturers capable of meeting exacting performance requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for proven vendors with demonstrated capability in producing certified components under AS9100 and ISO 9001 frameworks. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with firms possessing specialized engineering expertise in high-stress environments and low-volume, high-precision production. Caroline’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead emphasizing technical capability, quality control, and supply chain resilience as primary selection criteria. This approach reflects the critical nature of the components she procures, where performance and reliability take precedence over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing), and 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing). She specializes in sourcing precision-engineered parts for avionics, flight control systems, and hydraulic assemblies, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace-grade materials, tolerances, and military certification standards.