Jason Dorsey

Jason Dorsey serves as a procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he plays a critical role in securing high-reliability aviation components essential to the operational readiness of U.S. military aircraft. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle acquisition of mission-critical parts, including bearings, fasteners, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring timely delivery to sustain airframe and engine systems. He manages complex contracting actions under FAR and DFARS frameworks, prioritizing supply chain resilience and technical obsolescence mitigation to maintain fleet availability. His acquisitions are predominantly non-set-aside, reflecting the urgency and technical specificity of aviation sustainment needs. Dorsey maintains strategic relationships with a broad base of industrial suppliers, particularly those specializing in precision metal fabrication and aerospace-grade component manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with certified manufacturers capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 quality standards. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial partners with proven track records in low-volume, high-integrity production, often leveraging blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts to ensure continuous supply. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with approximately 89% of awards issued under unrestricted conditions. However, he actively supports small business participation, with roughly 10.8% of contracts set aside for total small business concerns under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic goals. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to expand vendor diversity within technical niches. Dorsey’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332991 (ball and roller bearing manufacturing), 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), and 332722 (bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical subsystems critical to flight systems. He procures precision-engineered metal components requiring tight tolerances, material traceability, and certification for military aviation environments, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace supply chain dynamics and component lifecycle management.