Christy Crumpler

Christy Crumpler serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, supporting the sustainment and readiness of U.S. military aviation systems through the acquisition of critical aircraft components and subsystems. She manages complex contract actions for high-reliability parts essential to aircraft engines, auxiliary systems, and mission-critical avionics, ensuring timely delivery in support of operational readiness. Her work directly aligns with DLA Aviation’s mission to maintain supply chain resilience and mitigate technical obsolescence across legacy and modern military aircraft platforms. Crumpler typically handles sole-source, competitive, and urgent requirement acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often involving technical specifications for aerospace-grade materials and certified manufacturing processes. Her contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers specializing in precision-engineered parts, avionics components, and engine subsystems. She collaborates extensively with firms holding AS9100 and ITAR certifications, ensuring compliance with stringent defense supply chain standards. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in military aviation logistics, including those capable of rapid response and reverse engineering of obsolete components. Crumpler’s procurement strategy reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with approximately 91% of awards issued without set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation, with nearly 9% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 0.7% allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her approach balances mission-critical urgency with socioeconomic objectives, ensuring small businesses are engaged where technical capability and capacity align. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring turbine components, fuel control systems, and precision-machined parts. She also manages acquisitions under 336413 for auxiliary equipment and 335931 for electrical wiring devices, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace electrical systems and legacy platform sustainment.