Daryl JohnsonXXX-XXX-XXXX

Daryl Johnson serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Aviation, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aviation components and subsystems essential to sustaining U.S. military aircraft readiness. His role centers on ensuring the timely procurement of high-reliability parts, including avionics, electrical systems, and mechanical fasteners, to support mission-critical operations across the Department of Defense. He executes complex procurements under FAR and DFARS guidelines, with a focus on supply chain resilience, obsolescence mitigation, and rapid logistics response to maintain operational continuity for fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotary-wing platforms. Johnson engages with a broad spectrum of industrial suppliers, primarily tier-one and tier-two manufacturers specializing in aerospace-grade components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with firms capable of meeting strict military specifications, including AS9100 certification and traceability requirements. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate technical agility, quality control rigor, and the ability to sustain legacy part production amid evolving technological landscapes. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 92.9% of acquisitions conducted as non-set-aside actions, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he consistently allocates 7.1% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. Johnson’s primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, with significant activity in 332722 for fasteners and 334419 for electronic components. He routinely procures precision-engineered items such as circuit boards, wiring harnesses, seals, and connectors that must meet MIL-SPEC or SAE standards. His expertise spans the integration of legacy and modernized systems, requiring deep familiarity with military aviation sustainment challenges and the technical nuances of aerospace component manufacturing.