Scott Brunner

Scott Brunner serves as a primary procurement lead within the Aviation Supply Chain, a critical unit of the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation. He is responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical aviation components essential to maintaining operational readiness across U.S. military aircraft platforms. His portfolio focuses on high-integrity hardware including fasteners, engine parts, and airframe assemblies that must meet rigorous military specifications. Brunner ensures timely delivery of precision-engineered items through compliant, performance-based contracting practices, directly supporting the sustainment of fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotary-wing systems. His contractor relationships are primarily with tier-one manufacturers and specialized industrial suppliers capable of producing defense-grade components under AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. He routinely engages with firms possessing ITAR compliance, Nadcap certification, and qualified supplier status on DLA’s Approved Vendor List. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement pattern favors established defense industrial base participants with proven track records in low-volume, high-reliability manufacturing, often requiring long-term supply agreements and technical data package support. Brunner’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 96.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Small business participation is limited but intentional, with approximately 3.2% of awards allocated under Total Small Business Set-Asides and a minimal fraction directed to HUBZone firms. His approach prioritizes mission need over socioeconomic targets, yet he maintains compliance with all FAR Part 19 requirements and actively considers qualified small businesses when technical capabilities align with procurement requirements. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, followed by 332722 for fasteners and 336412 for engine components. He specializes in procuring corrosion-resistant alloys, high-strength bolts, turbine discs, and structural hardware engineered to MIL-SPEC and SAE standards, demonstrating deep technical fluency in aerospace metallurgy and avionics integration.