VONDRA MATLOCK

Vondra Matlock 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 operational readiness of military aircraft. Her role centers on ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of high-reliability fasteners, bearings, wiring devices, and precision-engineered parts that maintain structural integrity and electronic functionality across naval and airframe systems. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring alignment with Defense Logistics Agency standards and aerospace industry specifications. Matlock’s contractor relationships are characterized by a broad base of established manufacturers and distributors specializing in aerospace-grade components. She routinely engages with suppliers possessing AS9100 certification and Nadcap accreditation, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in producing certified fasteners, rivets, and precision-machined hardware. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial suppliers with robust quality control systems and just-in-time delivery capabilities. Matlock’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides. This approach underscores a mission-driven focus on maximizing technical capability and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation requirements. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 332722, where she procures bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers to exact military specifications such as MS, NAS, and AN standards. Secondary focus areas include handtool manufacturing and specialized components for aviation maintenance. Matlock’s technical expertise spans metallurgy, tolerance engineering, and aerospace fastener systems, making her a key steward of supply chain reliability for the DoD’s aviation fleet.