Konni Small

Konni Small serves as a secondary procurement support role within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Disposition Services – EBS, contributing to the strategic acquisition of specialized equipment and services essential to the responsible disposal and lifecycle management of excess Department of Defense property. While not a lead contracting officer, Small plays a critical supporting function in the execution of solicitations, vendor evaluations, and contract administration for high-impact industrial and aerospace-related procurements. Their work directly enables the agency’s mission to ensure environmental compliance, material recovery, and operational readiness through the efficient disposition of surplus military assets, with a particular emphasis on maintenance, recycling, and remediation activities. Small maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including VERGARA AG SERVICE INC, ECO BRIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC, KROSS WHOLESALE TIRE CO INC, STG KOREA INC., and AVIATE ENTERPRISES, INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche capabilities in aircraft component refurbishment, industrial waste treatment, and material handling equipment maintenance. The contracting patterns indicate a preference for established, technically proficient contractors with proven experience in aerospace logistics and hazardous material handling, suggesting a reliance on proven performers rather than broad competition. Set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with 81.8% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, a meaningful 18.2% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation within the constraints of technical specificity and operational urgency. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, with NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) accounting for over 83% of activity. This reflects deep expertise in sourcing precision-engineered components, auxiliary systems, and industrial repair services critical to sustaining the integrity of surplus military aircraft and related equipment.