Ryan Garner

Ryan Garner serves as a Buyer responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized aerospace, defense, and maintenance equipment critical to national defense and aviation readiness. In this role, he executes full lifecycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. His acquisitions primarily support the manufacturing, repair, and integration of aircraft components, guided missile systems, and auxiliary aerospace equipment, requiring deep technical understanding of complex supply chains and engineering specifications. Garner cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in advanced manufacturing and Tier 2/3 suppliers of precision-engineered components. He engages with both large industrial firms and small businesses capable of delivering high-precision fabricated metal parts, engine subsystems, and auxiliary equipment to stringent military and aerospace standards. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, technical evaluation, and supplier capability assessments to ensure mission-critical reliability. His contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating consistent support for small business eligibility and socioeconomic goals. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to full and open competition, he actively identifies opportunities to leverage small business capabilities in niche technical domains, aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access. Garner’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (other technical and repair services), 336419 (guided missile and space vehicle parts), 336413 (other aircraft parts), 336412 (aircraft engine components), and 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products). He specializes in sourcing high-integrity, precision-manufactured components used in propulsion systems, flight control assemblies, and avionics support hardware, requiring expertise in material specifications, quality assurance protocols, and defense industrial base dynamics.