Denise Dortch

Denise Dortch serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and aviation systems sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring the agency’s procurement mission is executed in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on technical precision and regulatory adherence. Her portfolio centers exclusively on the procurement of specialized aircraft components and auxiliary equipment, requiring deep domain knowledge in aviation manufacturing standards and supply chain logistics. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and closeout—ensuring alignment with operational readiness and national security requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Denise Dortch maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in aerospace subsystems, including firms capable of meeting stringent FAA and DoD certification standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and rigorous source selection criteria, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on quality, compliance, and reliability. She actively collaborates with industry stakeholders to clarify requirements and streamline acquisition processes, promoting transparency and efficiency in the procurement ecosystem. Denise demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with over 54% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 4.2% of her contracts are awarded under the HUBZone program, reflecting a deliberate strategy to support economically disadvantaged geographic regions. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a strong dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals, ensuring equitable access to federal opportunities for small, community-based manufacturers. Her procurement focus is singularly concentrated on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep expertise in procuring non-engine airframe components, avionics housings, hydraulic actuators, and other mission-critical aviation subsystems. This specialization requires familiarity with aerospace material specifications, quality control protocols, and Just-In-Time supply chain dynamics, positioning her as a subject matter expert in the niche but vital domain of aircraft ancillary equipment acquisition.