Joshua Mullis

Joshua Mullis serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized aerospace components within the defense and aviation sectors. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for critical aircraft subsystems, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and regulatory standards. His procurement activities center on technical evaluations, source selection, and contract administration for high-integrity parts that support national security and aviation safety missions. Mullis works closely with engineering and logistics teams to translate capability needs into precise statement of work requirements, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and technical compliance. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Mullis consistently engages with a diverse pool of manufacturers qualified under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, supply chain resilience, and adherence to quality assurance standards such as AS9100. He maintains a vendor ecosystem of mid-tier and large-scale manufacturers with proven experience in precision aerospace fabrication and certification processes. Mullis’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under the “No Set-Aside” classification. This indicates a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition among qualified industry participants without socioeconomic set-asides, prioritizing technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications in award decisions. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—encompassing avionics interfaces, flight control components, landing gear subsystems, and other non-engine aircraft systems. Mullis possesses deep expertise in the technical specifications, certification pathways, and supply chain dynamics unique to military and commercial aviation components, ensuring that all acquisitions meet stringent airworthiness and interoperability standards.