Ryan Finan

Ryan Finan supports the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s mission to sustain U.S. military aviation readiness through strategic procurement of critical aircraft components and subsystems. Though his official title is not specified, his procurement activities center on acquiring high-reliability parts essential for aircraft operation, maintenance, and mission assurance. He manages acquisitions aligned with technical obsolescence mitigation and supply chain resilience, focusing on components requiring stringent military specifications and long-term availability. His work directly enables operational continuity across fleet platforms by ensuring timely access to mission-critical hardware, often under time-sensitive logistics constraints. Finan collaborates with a diverse base of manufacturers specializing in precision-engineered aviation parts, including firms producing ball and roller bearings, auxiliary aircraft equipment, and other specialized mechanical components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for technical experts with proven capability in meeting MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards. He engages both established industrial suppliers and agile small manufacturers capable of rapid response and engineering support, fostering partnerships grounded in quality assurance and lifecycle sustainment. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 29% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding vendor diversity. Though no specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates alignment with DLA’s broader goal of nurturing a resilient, competitive supplier base. Finan’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing), with additional focus on 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing). This underscores his expertise in sourcing precision mechanical components, flight-critical subsystems, and non-standard manufactured parts that support engine, landing gear, and control system integrity across military aircraft platforms.