Amina Sheikh

Amina Sheikh serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Troop Support, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain U.S. military readiness through the acquisition of mission-critical apparel and textile systems. She manages a portfolio focused on the procurement of durable, field-deployable clothing, protective gear, and specialized apparel accessories essential to troop welfare and operational effectiveness across diverse environments. Her work ensures that combat, utility, and environmental apparel systems meet stringent DoD performance standards, enabling forces to operate reliably in extreme conditions—from arctic deployments to tropical theaters. Sheikh maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized manufacturers, 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 fabric development, moisture-wicking textiles, integrated climate control garments, and modular apparel systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and long-term contract performance, fostering partnerships with vendors capable of meeting rapid deployment timelines and rigorous quality assurance protocols. While the majority of her acquisitions—85.7%—are conducted without set-asides, she consistently allocates 14.3% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. Her contracting patterns prioritize vendor capability over socioeconomic classification, ensuring mission-critical requirements are met while still supporting qualified small manufacturers. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), where she specializes in the acquisition of tactical uniforms, insulated layering systems, and modular combat apparel. She also engages NAICS 315990 for accessories such as load-bearing vests, glove systems, and weather-resistant headwear. Her technical domain expertise centers on military-grade textile engineering, durability testing standards, and compliance with MIL-SPEC requirements for flame resistance, moisture management, and camouflage integration.