Darla J. DeAngelis

Darla J. DeAngelis serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the aerospace and aviation support sectors. She plays a critical role in ensuring acquisitions align with federal contracting regulations, negotiating terms that balance mission needs with fiscal responsibility and compliance. Her work centers on soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for high-precision aerospace components and air transportation support services, often involving technical specifications governed by FAR and DFARS requirements. DeAngelis works closely with engineering and program teams to translate operational requirements into enforceable contract language, ensuring deliverables meet stringent quality and safety standards. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, DeAngelis maintains a consistent engagement pattern with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in aircraft propulsion systems and air transportation logistics. Her negotiations typically involve prime contractors with proven technical capabilities in turbine engine manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting, incentivizing innovation and supply chain reliability while enforcing strict compliance with technical and delivery milestones. DeAngelis demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 12.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-barrier technical markets. Her socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes capability over size designation, ensuring small firms with proven expertise in aerospace manufacturing are competitively evaluated and selected. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where she oversees the acquisition of critical propulsion components, including turbine blades, fuel systems, and engine control units. She also manages contracts under NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), procuring services such as ground handling, avionics maintenance, and logistics coordination for military and civil aviation operations. DeAngelis brings deep technical fluency in aerospace engineering standards and supply chain dynamics, making her a trusted advisor in mission-critical acquisition decisions.