Steven Lewis

Steven Lewis serves as the primary contracting representative for the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division under the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, where he manages the acquisition of high-reliability aviation components critical to U.S. military aircraft readiness. His role centers on securing precision-engineered parts for propulsion systems, flight control mechanisms, and avionics subsystems, ensuring mission-critical performance across legacy and next-generation platforms. He handles complex sole-source and competitive procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, often coordinating with engineering and logistics teams to align technical specifications with supply chain constraints and sustainment requirements. Lewis maintains strategic relationships with a broad base of Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace and defense suppliers, particularly those specializing in certified aerospace manufacturing processes such as AS9100 and NADCAP. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with vendors possessing specialized certifications in metallurgy, precision machining, and avionics integration. He prioritizes suppliers with proven track records in quality control, traceability, and rapid response to urgent operational needs, fostering long-term partnerships built on technical compliance and reliability. His contracting approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 97.9% of acquisitions conducted under open competition, reflecting the specialized nature and low supplier base for mission-critical aviation components. Small business participation is minimal but intentional, with modest allocations to Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides, typically reserved for niche technical services or ancillary support where capable vendors exist. Lewis’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with additional activity in industrial valves and electronic components. He specializes in procuring high-integrity parts requiring strict material certifications, dimensional tolerances, and military specification compliance, demonstrating deep expertise in aviation systems sustainment and supply chain resilience for defense-critical platforms.