KARINA BEAN

Karina Bean serves as a primary procurement contact within the Asc Supplier Oper Oem Division of the Department of Defense. In this role, she supports the agency's mission to sustain and modernize critical aviation systems for U.S. military platforms. Her work focuses on the acquisition of high-reliability components essential for aircraft performance, safety, and mission readiness, specifically targeting precision-engineered parts for propulsion, flight control, and avionics systems. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns for this office show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with 87.5% of activity designated as No Set-Aside. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with 12.5% of acquisitions designated as small business set-asides. The technical focus of these acquisitions is centered on high-precision manufacturing and electronic components. Primary procurement activity is concentrated in machine shops and precision turned product manufacturing. Additionally, the office procures materials and components from iron and steel mills, as well as specialized electronic component and fluid metering device manufacturers.