Rasulbek Kilichev

Rasulbek Kilichev serves as a primary procurement lead within the Asc Supplier Oper OEM Division of the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, responsible for managing critical acquisitions of high-reliability aviation components essential to U.S. military aircraft readiness. He oversees the sourcing of precision-engineered parts for propulsion, flight control, and avionics systems, ensuring alignment with stringent DoD performance and safety standards. His acquisitions focus on sustaining legacy platforms while enabling modernization efforts through secure, resilient supply chains, often involving complex technical specifications and long-term logistics planning for mission-critical systems. Kilichev engages with a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace and defense suppliers, including manufacturers of certified aircraft parts, electronic subsystems, and specialized hardware. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial base partners with AS9100 certification and proven track records in defense aerospace manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with vendors capable of meeting military specifications (MIL-SPEC), traceability requirements, and just-in-time delivery protocols for high-integrity components. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 95.2% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions, reflecting the technical complexity and limited qualified supplier base for specialized aviation parts. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (4.8%), aligning with FAR 19.5 guidelines to foster innovation and capacity building among qualified small manufacturers in the aerospace supply chain. Kilichev’s primary NAICS focus includes 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), underscoring his deep expertise in procuring flight-critical systems such as actuators, sensors, fuel control units, and auxiliary power components. His domain knowledge spans avionics integration, materials compliance, and military certification standards, making him a key steward of aviation system sustainment across the DoD’s operational fleet.