Joshua James Taft

Joshua James Taft is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing procurement actions to support the agency's mission. In this role, he handles the administrative and technical aspects of contracting, ensuring that the procurement of goods and services adheres to federal regulations and agency requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations applied to 80% of the activity. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with 12% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8% utilizing 8(a) Sole Source vehicles. Taft's procurement focus is heavily concentrated within the aerospace and defense industrial base. His primary technical expertise involves the acquisition of aircraft engines and engine parts, as well as other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing. Additionally, his portfolio includes the procurement of professional services, specifically in the domains of engineering services, process and logistics consulting, and specialized computer-related services.