Rahsaan Deloney

Rahsaan Deloney serves as a primary procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aviation components and auxiliary systems essential to U.S. military aircraft readiness. In this role, Deloney executes complex contracting actions aligned with DLA Aviation’s mission to sustain operational aviation platforms through reliable, high-integrity parts procurement. Their work encompasses the full lifecycle of acquisition—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical components such as engine parts, avionics subsystems, and non-airframe-specific aircraft equipment. Deloney’s portfolio is strategically aligned with supply chain resilience and obsolescence management, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards and defense logistics protocols. Deloney maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse base of aerospace suppliers and manufacturers, primarily engaging with firms capable of producing certified, military-specification parts under strict quality control frameworks such as AS9100. While no single contractor dominates the award landscape, Deloney consistently works with both large-tier defense suppliers and specialized small businesses capable of replicating legacy or hard-to-source components. Their contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and supply chain traceability, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. Deloney’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 88.4% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, they actively support small business participation, dedicating 10% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with minor allocations to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) firms. This balanced approach ensures broad market access while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The primary technical focus of Deloney’s acquisitions centers on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in procuring non-engine, non-airframe components including actuators, connectors, hydraulic subsystems, and auxiliary power units. Their domain knowledge spans aerospace materials, military specifications, and technical obsolescence mitigation strategies, ensuring sustained operational capability across legacy and modern aircraft fleets.