David P Miltner

David P. Miltner serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and aerospace technical domains. He plays a pivotal role in executing federal procurement strategies aligned with national security and aviation system modernization objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for specialized aircraft components, test and measurement instrumentation, and engineering services, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulatory frameworks. Miltner’s work supports the acquisition lifecycle from market research through contract closeout, emphasizing technical rigor, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. While specific contractor names are not available, Miltner maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large prime contractors with deep aerospace engineering capabilities and small businesses qualified under technical specialties such as avionics integration and precision instrumentation manufacturing. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical merit and past performance evaluation. He routinely engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market surveys to foster innovation and ensure acquisition realism. Miltner demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 21% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable 2% allocation to HUBZone firms. The majority of his acquisitions—nearly 79%—are conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a strategic balance between competition and small business participation. His approach supports broader federal goals for equitable access while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), indicating deep expertise in avionics, flight control systems, and electrical test instrumentation. He also regularly procures engineering services under NAICS 541330, underscoring his involvement in systems integration, technical analysis, and developmental support for advanced aeronautical platforms.