Joe A. Starzenski

Joe A. Starzenski serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, with a singular focus on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. His role encompasses the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. He specializes in sole-source and competitive procurements for high-precision propulsion systems, turbine components, and related aerospace technologies, supporting national defense and aviation infrastructure needs. Starzenski’s expertise lies in navigating the technical and regulatory intricacies of defense supply chain procurement, ensuring timely delivery of mission-essential hardware while maintaining rigorous quality and safety controls. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Starzenski’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers and specialized subcontractors capable of meeting stringent military and FAA certification requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and supply chain resilience, often leveraging competitive bidding to ensure value and innovation. He maintains professional relationships with firms possessing the engineering rigor and production capacity necessary to support advanced propulsion systems, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and compliance. Starzenski’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong alignment with broad market participation, with 94.1% of awards issued as unrestricted acquisitions and only 5.9% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern suggests a procurement strategy prioritizing technical readiness and scale over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains committed to small business inclusion when capabilities align with mission requirements. His approach demonstrates balanced adherence to federal socioeconomic goals without compromising operational readiness. His exclusive focus on NAICS 336412 underscores deep specialization in aircraft engine manufacturing, encompassing turbine engines, combustors, fuel systems, and component overhaul services. Starzenski’s technical domain expertise spans materials science, propulsion dynamics, and aerospace manufacturing standards, ensuring acquisitions meet the exacting demands of military and commercial aviation fleets.