Donetta Nelson

Donetta Nelson serves as the primary procurement lead for the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division under the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where she manages critical acquisitions of high-reliability aviation components essential to U.S. military aircraft readiness. Her role centers on sustaining legacy platforms and enabling modernization efforts by securing precision-engineered parts for propulsion, flight control, and avionics systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of complex contracts—from requirements definition through contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with defense acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Her acquisitions directly support the operational integrity of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotary-wing platforms across the Department of Defense. Nelson maintains a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in aerospace-grade manufacturing, with a preference for vendors possessing AS9100 certification and proven track records in defense aviation supply chains. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with established OEMs and niche manufacturers capable of meeting stringent military specifications for materials, tolerances, and traceability. Her contracting patterns reflect a reliance on proven technical capabilities over sole-source dependency, favoring competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 while maintaining flexibility for urgent mission needs under emergency procurement authorities. Her set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 90.4% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 9.6% of awards allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but consistent commitment to expanding the defense industrial base. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic categorization. Nelson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring precision-machined components, actuation systems, sensors, and auxiliary power units, requiring deep technical expertise in aerospace materials, environmental testing, and military aviation standards. Her domain knowledge spans turbine blade assemblies, hydraulic valves, and avionics enclosures, ensuring components meet DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 performance benchmarks.