Derek Pollard

Derek Pollard serves in a secondary role within the Aflcmc Wiu under the Department of the Air Force. He supports the agency's mission of lifecycle management, engineering, and sustainment for rotary-wing aircraft platforms, specifically focusing on the HH-60W helicopter. His procurement activities align with the integration of advanced avionics, propulsion and mechanical systems engineering, and the procurement of degraded visual environment systems to enhance aircraft capabilities. The agency's contractor landscape includes a variety of specialized aerospace and defense firms. Vendors active at this agency include Arista Aviation Services, LLC, DRS Advanced ISR, LLC, QTEC, Inc., PCI Aviation LLC, and Ultrax Aerospace Inc. These firms typically provide the high-level engineering and sustainment services required to maintain aircraft structural integrity and mission readiness. Based on available data, the agency's procurement patterns show a consistent use of no set-aside contracts, with 100% of awards falling into this category. The primary industry focus for this office is centered on NAICS 336411, specializing in aircraft manufacturing. This technical domain expertise involves the procurement of complex rotary-wing aircraft components and the sustainment of specialized aviation platforms.