Daniel Horine

Daniel Horine serves as a Senior Contracting Support (BTAS), providing critical acquisition expertise to support complex defense and aerospace procurement initiatives. In this role, he facilitates the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirement validation and market research to solicitation development and award execution—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical objectives. His work directly enables the timely delivery of advanced aircraft systems and components, acting as a key liaison between technical stakeholders and industry partners to translate operational needs into legally compliant, performance-based contracts. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Horine maintains consistent engagement with a select group of prime contractors specializing in aircraft manufacturing, including established defense aerospace firms and Tier 1 suppliers with deep technical capabilities in airframe integration, avionics, and propulsion systems. His working relationships are characterized by proactive collaboration, early vendor engagement, and a focus on fostering competitive, transparent procurement processes that prioritize technical excellence and schedule reliability. Horine’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This approach underscores a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and industrial base readiness rather than socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical requirements where specialized expertise and scale are paramount. His pattern demonstrates a deliberate reliance on full and open competition to ensure access to the most capable and innovative industry partners. His primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 336411—Aircraft Manufacturing—encompassing the acquisition of military and commercial aircraft systems, subassemblies, and related engineering services. He possesses deep domain expertise in air vehicle platforms, flight control systems, and manufacturing processes governed by stringent aerospace standards, ensuring that all acquisitions meet rigorous performance, safety, and sustainment criteria.