Maj. Dibya Das

Maj. Dibya Das serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8609 Aflcmc Wlck KC46 unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized components and logistics support for the KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling and strategic transport fleet. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the timely procurement of mission-critical aircraft parts, maintenance systems, and integrated sustainment services. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from requirements validation and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—focusing on technical solutions that enhance aircraft survivability, extend service life, and enable rapid battle damage repair. His acquisitions are predominantly engineering-driven, requiring deep coordination with technical stakeholders and supply chain analysts. Maj. Das maintains a broad network of industrial partners specializing in aerospace component manufacturing and defense logistics. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers capable of meeting stringent military specifications for avionics, fuel systems, and structural modifications. His working relationships are characterized by a preference for proven technical capability, compliance with MIL-STD and AS9100 standards, and responsiveness to urgent operational demands, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability and quality assurance. Maj. Das’s contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This approach prioritizes technical merit and industrial capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the unit’s mission-critical timelines and the specialized nature of KC-46 sustainment requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he remains open to qualified small businesses that demonstrate technical proficiency and production scalability. His primary procurement focus is under NAICS 336413, encompassing the manufacture of other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. He specializes in sourcing high-integrity components such as refueling booms, hydraulic actuators, avionics integration modules, and battle-damage repair kits. His technical domain expertise lies in aerospace systems sustainment, with deep familiarity in military aircraft logistics, non-destructive testing standards, and defense supply chain resilience.