Source Development Specialist

Oc-Alc/sb serves as a Source Development Specialist, responsible for identifying, evaluating, and cultivating a robust supplier base to support critical aerospace procurement needs. In this role, they play a pivotal part in advancing the agency’s acquisition strategy by proactively engaging with industry to ensure competitive, innovative, and reliable sourcing solutions. Their work centers on pre-solicitation market research, supplier outreach, and early vendor engagement to shape requirements that align with technical and operational objectives. Oc-Alc/sb typically handles complex acquisitions for aircraft propulsion systems and auxiliary equipment, often involving high-precision manufacturing and stringent regulatory compliance. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Oc-Alc/sb maintains a broad network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace manufacturers, including firms specializing in turbine components, avionics integration, and precision-machined parts. Their engagement model emphasizes early collaboration with industry to foster transparency, reduce acquisition risk, and encourage technological innovation. Vendor partnerships are cultivated through industry days, technical working groups, and targeted market surveys, ensuring that sourcing strategies are informed by real-world capabilities. Oc-Alc/sb’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This approach underscores a focus on technical excellence and performance-based outcomes over socioeconomic categorization, though small business participation remains a valued component of the supplier base through unrestricted opportunities. Their primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in propulsion systems, fuel control units, exhaust components, and auxiliary power systems. Oc-Alc/sb specializes in sourcing mission-critical hardware requiring AS9100 certification, metallurgical integrity, and FAA/EASA compliance, demonstrating a technical command of aerospace manufacturing standards and supply chain dynamics.