JESSICA Baake

Jessica Baake serves as a primary contracting professional within the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where she plays a critical role in sustaining and modernizing mission-critical aviation systems for U.S. military platforms. She manages acquisitions for high-reliability, precision-engineered components essential to aircraft propulsion, flight control, and avionics systems, ensuring supply chain resilience for both legacy and next-generation military aircraft. Her portfolio centers on complex, technical procurements requiring strict adherence to military specifications and quality assurance standards, with a focus on parts that directly impact flight safety and operational readiness. Baake cultivates partnerships with a diverse base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in aerospace-grade manufacturing, including firms capable of producing certified aircraft components under AS9100 and ISO 9001 frameworks. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with vendors possessing specialized capabilities in precision machining, metallurgy, and avionics integration. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical qualification, supply chain traceability, and long-term sustainment support, fostering relationships with manufacturers capable of meeting stringent DoD lifecycle requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.2% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 6.8% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, indicating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance or supply chain security. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing technical capability and production capacity over socioeconomic classifications. Baake’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), and 332613 (Spring Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in high-stress mechanical components, engine subsystems, and flight-critical hardware. She routinely procures precision springs, valves, actuators, and auxiliary equipment engineered to withstand extreme thermal and mechanical loads, demonstrating specialized knowledge in aerospace materials and defense logistics sustainment.