Garrett Chase

Garrett Chase supports the FA8106 AFLCMC WLK under the Department of the Air Force, playing a critical role in the acquisition and sustainment of mission-critical aviation systems for trainer and support aircraft fleets. He manages procurements for integrated logistics, base supply services, and avionics modernization programs focused on platforms such as the T-6A/B/D Texan II, T-1A, and C-12. His work ensures operational readiness through contractor-operated and maintained base supply (COMBS) solutions, life support components, and auxiliary equipment essential to flight operations. Chase’s acquisitions are centered on lifecycle support, requiring deep technical alignment with military aviation standards and defense logistics frameworks. Chase collaborates with a diverse base of defense contractors specializing in aerospace component manufacturing and sustainment services. While specific vendor names are not disclosed, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering certified aircraft parts, maintenance support, and avionics upgrades under strict military specifications. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based contracting, quality assurance protocols, and compliance with MIL-STD and DO-160 standards, ensuring reliable delivery of mission-essential hardware and services. Chase demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. His contracting approach prioritizes opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and other socioeconomic categories, aligning with Air Force goals to expand industrial base resilience. The remaining 60% of awards are open competition, reflecting a balanced strategy that leverages both small business innovation and broad market capabilities. His primary procurement focus is exclusively within NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in non-airframe aviation components. He procures avionics modules, flight control interfaces, environmental control units, and support equipment critical to aircraft readiness. His technical expertise lies in integrating legacy and modernized systems, ensuring interoperability across the Air Force’s trainer and support fleet while adhering to defense acquisition regulations and sustainment lifecycle requirements.