Shenika Thompson

Shenika Thompson serves as the primary procurement lead for the Asc Commodities Division within the Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical and electrical components essential to the sustainment of military aviation systems. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contracting for high-reliability fasteners, precision bearings, and both current- and noncurrent-carrying wiring devices that ensure the structural and electronic integrity of aircraft platforms. She plays a central role in aligning procurement strategy with operational readiness requirements, ensuring timely delivery of components that support maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities across the DoD’s aviation fleet. Thompson maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers specializing in aerospace-grade electrical and mechanical subsystems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with manufacturers possessing AS9100 certification and proven track records in producing defense-qualified components under strict military specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and vendor performance metrics, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of meeting rigorous quality and traceability standards. Thompson’s procurement activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of acquisitions open to all eligible vendors regardless of socioeconomic status. This reflects a mission-driven priority to ensure maximum competition and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences, enabling the selection of the most qualified suppliers based on product performance, reliability, and delivery timelines. Her primary focus lies within NAICS 336320, 335132, and 335931/335932, indicating deep expertise in procuring motor vehicle electrical systems, industrial lighting fixtures, and wiring devices adapted for aerospace environments. She specializes in sourcing components that meet MIL-SPEC, SAE, and ANSI standards, demonstrating technical fluency in electromagnetic compatibility, thermal resistance, and vibration-dampened design requirements critical to aviation systems.