Monica L Marino

Monica Marino serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Aviation, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain operational readiness through the acquisition of high-reliability aviation components and subsystems. She manages complex contracting actions for critical aircraft parts, including machine tooling systems and industrial thermal processing equipment, ensuring the continuous availability of mission-critical hardware for military aircraft and engine platforms. Her work directly enables supply chain resilience and obsolescence mitigation, with a focus on technical specifications that meet stringent military standards for durability and performance. She handles both competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align procurement strategy with operational requirements. Monica collaborates with a diverse base of industrial suppliers, primarily specialized manufacturers in precision machining and thermal processing, though no single contractor dominates her portfolio. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of reproducing legacy or hard-to-source components under strict quality control protocols. She frequently engages with suppliers possessing AS9100 and ITAR certifications, ensuring compliance with defense-specific regulatory frameworks and supply chain security requirements. Monica demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her acquisitions set aside exclusively for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance competition within the aerospace manufacturing base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing), where she acquires CNC machines, tooling systems, and precision fabrication equipment essential for aircraft component production. She also procures industrial furnace and oven systems under NAICS 333994, critical for heat treatment and material conditioning processes. Her expertise centers on technical domains involving metallurgical processing, aerospace-grade machining, and reverse engineering of obsolete parts, making her a vital link between defense logistics and advanced manufacturing capabilities.