Olivia Lipscomb

Olivia Lipscomb serves as the primary procurement lead for the Asc Commodities Division within the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical and electrical components essential to the operational readiness of military aircraft. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle procurement of high-reliability fasteners, precision bearings, wiring devices, and passive electronic components, ensuring timely delivery to sustain airframe and avionics systems. She plays a central role in aligning acquisition strategies with DoD readiness mandates, emphasizing supply chain resilience and technical compliance for aerospace-grade parts. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Lipscomb’s procurement activity reflects a broad vendor ecosystem dominated by manufacturers of industrial fasteners and precision-engineered components. She engages with both large-tier suppliers and specialized small businesses capable of meeting stringent military specifications, including AS9100 and MIL-STD certifications. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical capability, quality assurance, and consistent delivery performance rather than long-term sole-source arrangements. Lipscomb’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 90.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports socioeconomic goals through targeted small business participation, allocating 4.5% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides and another 4.5% to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating balanced compliance with FAR 19.5 and VA objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332722—Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in fastener systems and mechanical assemblies critical to airframe integrity. She also procures industrial valves, passive electronic components, and related subsystems, underscoring her technical fluency in aerospace-grade materials and electromagnetic compatibility standards.