DOMINIQUE HOWARD

Dominique Howard serves as a primary procurement lead within the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, responsible for managing critical acquisitions of high-reliability aviation components essential to U.S. military aircraft readiness. Their role centers on sustaining legacy platforms and enabling modernization efforts by securing precision-engineered parts for propulsion systems, flight control mechanisms, and avionics architecture. Howard oversees the full acquisition lifecycle—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards and mission-critical supply chain resilience objectives. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Howard maintains a vendor ecosystem focused on Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers with proven expertise in aerospace-grade materials, MIL-SPEC compliance, and AS9100 certification. The procurement approach emphasizes technical capability over cost alone, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of supporting complex engineering changes, obsolescence management, and lot traceability for safety-critical components. Howard’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities, indicating a focus on technical merit and industrial capacity rather than socioeconomic preferences. This reflects the division’s urgent need for mission-critical parts where specialized capabilities are limited and qualification cycles are extensive. The primary NAICS focus areas include 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332722 (fasteners and hardware) and 334419 (specialized electronic components). Howard’s expertise lies in procuring flight-qualified components requiring rigorous testing, material certification, and engineering documentation, supporting platforms ranging from legacy fighters to next-generation rotary and fixed-wing systems.