Alan Cooper

Alan Cooper supports the procurement mission of DLA Land and Maritime by managing critical acquisitions of mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to the operational readiness of naval, land, and expeditionary military systems. He handles complex contract actions for high-performance industrial parts including power transmission equipment, industrial valves, sealing devices, and ordnance accessories, ensuring timely delivery to sustain deployed platforms. His work directly enables the Department of Defense’s global logistics readiness by securing mission-critical components that maintain the functionality of ships, armored vehicles, and expeditionary equipment under demanding operational conditions. Cooper maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial suppliers including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on established defense-capable manufacturers with proven expertise in precision metal fabrication, gear systems, and high-reliability mechanical assemblies. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaborations grounded in quality assurance and defense standards such as AS9100 and MIL-SPEC requirements. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the technical specificity and limited vendor base for many components. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic contracting goals. Cooper’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 333612 (Speed Changer and Gear Manufacturing) and 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in mechanical power transmission and hardware manufacturing. He specializes in procuring industrial gears, drive systems, actuators, and precision-fabricated metal components used in propulsion, steering, and weapon handling systems, requiring deep familiarity with military-grade materials, tolerances, and endurance testing protocols.