Michael Kershaw

Michael Kershaw serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he plays a critical role in securing high-reliability components essential to the sustainment of U.S. military aviation systems. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for aircraft parts, engine subsystems, and auxiliary equipment, ensuring mission-critical readiness across the Department of Defense. His acquisitions focus on technical specifications aligned with military standards, with an emphasis on supply chain resilience, obsolescence mitigation, and rapid logistics response to operational demands. Kershaw’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain uninterrupted availability of aviation components for fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotary-wing platforms. His contractor relationships are predominantly with established Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aerospace-grade hardware, including precision-machined components and certified aftermarket parts suppliers. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 requirements, often requiring long-term service agreements and engineering support. His contracting approach favors proven suppliers with robust quality control systems and proven track records in military aviation logistics. Kershaw’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 98.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Small business participation is minimal but intentional, with approximately 1.0% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a negligible fraction allocated to women-owned small businesses. His approach prioritizes technical capability and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all statutory small business goals. His technical domain centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), encompassing everything from landing gear components to avionics housings, supplemented by significant procurement in NAICS 332722 for fasteners and structural hardware. He possesses deep expertise in sourcing certified aerospace fasteners, engine mounts, and hydraulic subsystems, demonstrating specialized knowledge in materials certification, traceability, and configuration control for military aviation systems.