Daniel Bailey

Daniel Bailey serves as the primary contracting lead for the Asc Commodities Division within the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he oversees the procurement of mission-critical mechanical and electrical components essential to military aviation readiness. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions for high-reliability fasteners, wiring devices, precision bearings, and specialized electronic components that ensure the structural integrity and operational functionality of aircraft systems. He executes competitive solicitations under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with defense-specific quality and traceability standards while maintaining strict supply chain security protocols. Bailey maintains a broad network of qualified suppliers across the aerospace and defense industrial base, engaging with manufacturers specializing in certified aerospace-grade components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently collaborates with vendors holding AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, prioritizing those with proven track records in military-grade part production and lot traceability. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over price alone, often requiring qualification testing and first-article inspections to validate compliance with military specifications. Bailey’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and supply chain resilience rather than socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the division’s operational imperatives. While small business participation is not formally prioritized, vendors of all sizes are evaluated strictly on technical merit, delivery performance, and quality assurance compliance. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), 335932 (noncurrent-carrying wiring devices), 334419 (other electronic components), 335991 (carbon and graphite products), and 335139 (lighting equipment). He specializes in sourcing components with stringent environmental, thermal, and electromagnetic performance requirements, demonstrating deep expertise in aerospace electrical systems and precision mechanical assemblies critical to avionics and flight control systems.