Alan Cure

Alan Cure serves as a key procurement lead within DLA Troop Support, overseeing the acquisition of specialized textile, apparel, and precision-manufactured components critical to troop sustainment and operational readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for mission-critical gear including protective clothing, deployable shelter systems, footware, and engineered textile products that support field operations in extreme environments. His work directly enables the logistical backbone of military forces by ensuring reliable, durable, and compliant supplies reach deployed units worldwide. He operates under the SPE8E8 contracting authority, aligning acquisitions with DoD standards for performance, durability, and rapid fielding. Cure maintains consistent relationships with a core group of specialized vendors including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These contractors are recognized for their expertise in high-performance textiles, climate-controlled fabric systems, precision-turned components, and ruggedized apparel manufacturing. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and compliance with military specifications such as MIL-SPEC and ASTM standards, fostering reliable supply chains for mission-essential items. Cure’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This indicates a focus on technical capability and production scale over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing performance and supply chain resilience in high-volume, mission-critical acquisitions. His primary NAICS focus lies in textile and apparel manufacturing, particularly 315990 and 314999, alongside 316210 for footwear and 313310 for fabric finishing. He also frequently procures precision-turned products under 332721, demonstrating expertise in integrating mechanical components with textile systems. His domain expertise spans durable goods manufacturing for extreme environments, with deep familiarity in military-grade materials, moisture-wicking fabrics, thermal regulation systems, and deployable infrastructure components.