Kyle M. Shaffer

Kyle M. Shaffer serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized aerospace components and auxiliary equipment within the federal procurement system. His role involves planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in strict compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with a primary focus on technical requirements for aircraft parts manufacturing. Shaffer ensures acquisitions align with national defense and aviation operational needs, coordinating closely with technical evaluators, legal counsel, and program managers to deliver mission-critical capabilities on schedule and within regulatory frameworks. Shaffer’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, indicating a focus on broad market engagement and competitive bidding to ensure technical excellence and cost-effectiveness. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current data, his procurement approach suggests engagement with a diverse pool of manufacturers and suppliers capable of meeting stringent aerospace standards, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers with AS9100 certification and other industry-specific quality controls. His working relationships are likely characterized by structured evaluations, clear performance metrics, and rigorous post-award oversight to ensure compliance and delivery fidelity. Shaffer’s set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on unrestricted competition, with 90.5% of his awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. The remaining 9.5% are evenly split between HUBZone and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. This pattern reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing capability and readiness while still providing targeted opportunities to eligible small businesses. His procurement portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—indicating deep technical expertise in the design, production, and integration of non-engine airframe components, avionics housings, landing gear subsystems, and other mission-critical aerospace hardware. Shaffer’s domain knowledge encompasses materials science, military specifications, and supply chain traceability requirements unique to aviation manufacturing.