Clifford Dockter

Clifford Dockter serves as the primary contracting lead for the Ok DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, operating under the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation. He is responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aviation components, propulsion systems, and ancillary avionics essential to sustaining the operational readiness of Department of Defense aircraft fleets. His portfolio encompasses both legacy and modern airframe support, with a focus on ensuring supply chain resilience through timely procurement of mission-critical spare parts and support equipment. Dockter handles a mix of competitive and sole-source contracts, often navigating complex technical specifications for aerospace systems requiring stringent military compliance. Dockter maintains consistent working relationships with key industry partners including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Aero International, LLC, and Thomas Instrument, Incorporated, reflecting a preference for established defense aerospace suppliers with proven certification and logistics capabilities. He also engages regularly with Intertrade Limited, indicating a reliance on specialized distributors for niche aviation components. His contracting patterns suggest a balanced approach—leveraging large prime contractors for complex systems while maintaining avenues for smaller suppliers through set-aside mechanisms, fostering a stable and responsive vendor ecosystem. His procurement strategy demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but consistent use of 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate effort to broaden the supplier base and promote socioeconomic diversity within the aviation sustainment supply chain, aligning with DLA’s broader goals of inclusive contracting and industrial base resilience. Dockter’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413, encompassing the procurement of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, including avionics housings, actuation systems, and non-electronic flight support hardware. He also manages maintenance services under NAICS 811310 and specialized industrial machinery under 333310, indicating deep expertise in both manufacturing and sustainment domains critical to aircraft lifecycle support. His work requires precise technical understanding of aerospace logistics and military specification compliance.