Mark Glass

Mark Glass serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he plays a pivotal role in securing critical aviation components essential to the readiness and sustainment of U.S. military aircraft systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions spanning hardware, electronic components, and auxiliary aviation equipment, ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability parts to support operational mission continuity. His work directly supports DLA Aviation’s core mission of supply chain resilience and technical obsolescence management, with a focus on procuring mission-critical subsystems for aircraft engines, avionics, and flight control systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Mark engages with a broad base of industrial suppliers, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in defense-grade aviation hardware and electronic components. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established defense contractors with proven technical capabilities in military specifications, while maintaining flexibility to onboard qualified new entrants capable of meeting stringent MIL-STD and AS9100 requirements. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting and lifecycle support agreements. Mark’s procurement approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 93.8% of acquisitions conducted under open competition, reflecting the specialized nature and technical complexity of the items procured. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 6.3% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance standards. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332994 (Ordnance Accessories) and 336413 (Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment). He routinely procures flight-critical components such as actuators, connectors, power distribution units, and specialized fasteners, requiring deep technical familiarity with military aviation standards and reverse logistics for obsolescence mitigation.