Ryan Loeffelholz

Ryan Loeffelholz serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Aviation, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical aviation components and subsystems essential to U.S. military aircraft readiness and sustainment. He plays a central role in executing the agency’s mission to ensure continuous supply chain availability for high-reliability parts, including engines, auxiliary equipment, and electronic components. His acquisitions span the full lifecycle of aviation systems, with emphasis on technical obsolescence mitigation, rapid logistics response, and mission-critical spares procurement. He works closely with engineering and logistics teams to align contracting strategies with operational requirements across fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned platforms. Loeffelholz engages with a broad base of defense industrial base suppliers, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aircraft parts and propulsion systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely partners with firms possessing AS9100 certification, ITAR compliance, and qualified manufacturer status for military-specification components. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on ensuring technical fidelity and supply chain continuity. He maintains strong collaboration with DLA’s logistics and inventory management units to align procurement timelines with operational demand signals. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the technical complexity and limited supplier base for specialized aviation parts. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, awarding approximately 14.7% of contracts as total small business set-asides, with modest but consistent allocations to service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. His approach balances mission necessity with socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in aircraft engine components (336412) and related subsystems. He specializes in procuring precision bearings, avionics interfaces, hydraulic actuators, and non-standard airframe components, demonstrating deep familiarity with military aviation technical standards and life-cycle support requirements.