Deymond Lashley

Deymond Lashley serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in defense and aerospace systems. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for advanced avionics, aerospace components, and precision instrumentation, often requiring technical expertise in systems integration and regulatory certification. Lashley routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Lashley maintains consistent engagement with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in the aerospace and defense industrial base, including manufacturers of avionics, navigation systems, and specialized control equipment. His working relationships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities and quality assurance systems compliant with AS9100 and ITAR requirements. He fosters collaborative pre-solicitation engagement to clarify technical requirements and promote fair competition among qualified offerors. Lashley demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and full and open competition. However, he consistently reserves 12.5% of his portfolio for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology sectors. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize small business participation without compromising mission readiness or technical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring flight control systems, sensor arrays, communication interfaces, and precision instrumentation used in military and civil aviation platforms, exhibiting deep domain expertise in aerospace systems integration and electronic control technologies.