Daniel Foraker

Daniel Foraker serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized aerospace components within the defense and aviation sectors. In this role, he ensures that procurement activities align with national security requirements and technical specifications for aircraft systems. He leads the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for critical subsystems and auxiliary equipment, coordinating with engineering, logistics, and compliance teams to meet operational readiness goals. His acquisitions are primarily performance-based, emphasizing technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and delivery timelines for mission-critical aviation hardware. Foraker’s contractor relationships are centered on manufacturers with proven expertise in aerospace component fabrication and systems integration. He engages with a broad base of qualified industry vendors, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers capable of meeting stringent military and FAA certification standards. His procurement approach prioritizes technical capability over vendor size, fostering long-term partnerships with firms that demonstrate consistent quality control, traceability, and on-time delivery performance. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains a dynamic network of qualified suppliers capable of supporting rapid prototyping, low-rate initial production, and sustainment requirements. Foraker’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical competition and ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified manufacturers with specialized capabilities in aircraft parts manufacturing. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through socioeconomic set-asides, he remains open to qualified small businesses that meet the technical and regulatory demands of the acquisition environment. His primary focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—where he procures precision-engineered components such as flight control actuators, avionics housings, fuel system fittings, and structural brackets. His technical domain expertise spans materials science, aerospace manufacturing processes, and regulatory compliance frameworks including AS9100 and ITAR. He routinely evaluates suppliers on their ability to deliver certified, traceable parts that meet military specification standards for durability, performance, and safety.