Joshua Miao

Joshua Miao serves as a key procurement professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical aerospace components, avionics systems, and facility infrastructure, Miao ensures operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting actions. His portfolio spans specialized maintenance services, aircraft auxiliary equipment, and precision manufacturing solutions, directly enabling the sustainment of fighter and training aircraft fleets. He operates within the full spectrum of federal acquisition regulations, balancing technical requirements with statutory compliance to deliver mission-enabling capabilities. Miao maintains consistent partnerships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These relationships reflect a focus on niche suppliers capable of delivering specialized electronic repair, precision manufacturing, and facility modernization services tailored to military aerospace environments. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor collaboration with firms possessing deep domain expertise in aircraft systems and defense-grade infrastructure, ensuring technical fidelity and supply chain resilience. A strong advocate for small business participation, Miao prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over two-thirds of his awards designated for small businesses. He actively leverages Women-Owned Small Business set-asides and maintains a disciplined approach to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring broad vendor access while maintaining mission performance standards. His procurement strategy reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering a diverse, capable small business base within the defense industrial base. Miao’s technical focus centers on NAICS 811210 for electronic and precision equipment repair, 336413 for aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, and 335312 for motor and generator systems. He routinely procures mission-critical avionics, maintenance tooling, and specialized electrical subsystems for aircraft platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with aerospace engineering standards and defense logistics requirements. His expertise lies at the intersection of technical specification development and contract execution in high-stakes operational environments.