Kaileigh Blaker

Kaileigh Blaker serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Aviation division at Philadelphia, responsible for managing complex procurements critical to the sustainment and modernization of U.S. military aviation systems. She oversees the acquisition of mission-critical aerospace components, including turbine blades, flight control units, avionics assemblies, and auxiliary aircraft systems, ensuring operational readiness across Navy, Air Force, and Army platforms. Her role is central to maintaining the integrity of the DLA’s global supply chain, coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with technical requirements and lifecycle support needs. Blaker maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading aerospace and defense prime contractors, including Lockheed Martin Corporation, General Electric Company, Safran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services LLC, Eaton Aerospace LLC, and GE Aviation Systems LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-reliability, defense-qualified suppliers capable of delivering certified aerospace hardware under strict quality and traceability standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical readiness. Blaker’s contracting portfolio reflects a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on leveraging the full industrial base to meet stringent performance, availability, and security requirements, rather than targeting socioeconomic programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she ensures all procurements adhere to FAR compliance and competitive fairness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and 333914 (Pumping Equipment Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring precision-engineered components for propulsion, flight control, and power distribution systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and defense logistics requirements.