Adrienne Lakes

Adrienne L. Lakes serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Warfare division at DLA Land Warren, supporting the operational readiness of U.S. ground forces through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components. She manages complex contracts for armored vehicle subsystems, powertrain assemblies, and high-reliability electronic components used in tactical transport and combat support platforms. Her work ensures the sustained availability of technically demanding parts essential to maintaining the combat effectiveness of land warfare systems, aligning closely with DLA’s mission to deliver logistics readiness across the Department of Defense. Lakes maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships reflect a focus on established Tier 1 suppliers with proven capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing, particularly in transmission systems, armored vehicle integration, and electronic assembly. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in rigorous quality assurance and supply chain resilience. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While women-owned small businesses represent a minor share, the overwhelming preference is for general small business eligibility, indicating a strategic emphasis on expanding the defense industrial base through inclusive socioeconomic contracting practices. Lakes specializes in acquisitions governed by NAICS codes 336992 (military armored vehicle manufacturing), 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), and 334418 (printed circuit assembly), reflecting deep expertise in electro-mechanical systems for armored platforms. Her focus spans high-reliability electronic subsystems, power distribution components, and precision mechanical assemblies, requiring stringent adherence to MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards in support of mission-critical ground systems.