Melie Lim

Melie Lim supports the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at San Diego in procuring critical maintenance, repair, and operational support services essential to sustaining U.S. military aviation readiness. While her formal title is not specified, her procurement activities center on non-aircraft-specific logistical functions that ensure the continued operation of legacy and joint aviation platforms. She manages a high-volume portfolio of service-based acquisitions under NAICS 488190, focusing on air transportation infrastructure support, including ground handling, maintenance facility services, and component logistics. Her work directly enables mission-critical aviation sustainment by securing reliable, timely access to essential parts and services that keep naval and joint airframes mission-ready. Lim maintains consistent contracting relationships with a core group of specialized vendors, including RUDY III, ERNEST; LEGACY COMPONENTS LLC; HYDRO-AIRE AEROSPACE CORP; ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC; and PATRIOT MILITARY SUPPLY LLC. These contractors primarily provide precision-manufactured components, aerospace fasteners, and niche maintenance support services tailored to aging aircraft systems. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, technically proficient suppliers with proven track records in military-grade logistics, suggesting a focus on reliability, traceability, and compliance with defense specifications. Her contracting activity shows minimal use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 97% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a primary emphasis on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences. Only 3% of awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a pragmatic approach prioritizing readiness over socioeconomic targets. Her technical domain expertise lies in air transportation support services and fastener manufacturing, with 94.7% of acquisitions falling under NAICS 488190 and 5.3% under 332722. She routinely procures specialized bolts, nuts, rivets, and integrated maintenance solutions for legacy aviation systems, demonstrating deep familiarity with military logistics supply chains and the unique sustainment challenges of aging airframes.