Patrick Dockery

Patrick Dockery serves as a procurement specialist within DLA Aviation, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain military aviation readiness through the acquisition of critical aircraft components and auxiliary systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on high-reliability parts, subsystems, and maintenance-critical equipment essential for operational aircraft fleets. His work ensures the continuous availability of mission-essential hardware by navigating complex supply chains, addressing technical obsolescence, and enforcing rigorous quality and certification standards. Dockery routinely handles sole-source, competitive, and emergency acquisition actions aligned with Defense Logistics Agency protocols, prioritizing mission-critical delivery timelines and supply chain resilience. His contractor relationships span a broad base of aerospace and defense manufacturers, particularly those specializing in aircraft parts manufacturing and avionics integration. He collaborates closely with both large-tier suppliers and qualified small businesses, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, Just-In-Time logistics capabilities, and adherence to MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement approach emphasizes vendor diversification to mitigate supply chain risk and ensure continuity of supply for legacy and modernized aircraft platforms. Dockery demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 20% of his acquisitions structured as set-asides—primarily Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a smaller but consistent portion allocated to HUBZone firms. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small manufacturers while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic goals, balancing mission requirements with equitable access to defense contracting. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336413, covering other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing, with secondary emphasis on aircraft manufacturing (336411). He specializes in procuring flight control components, hydraulic actuators, electrical connectors, and sensor systems critical to airframe and engine sustainment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace engineering standards and logistics support frameworks.