April Stark

April Stark supports the procurement mission of DLA Disposition Services Headquarters by managing contracts for the responsible disposal, recycling, and redistribution of excess and surplus Department of Defense property. She oversees acquisitions aligned with environmental compliance and economic efficiency, focusing on the lawful handling of metallic and non-metallic scrap materials generated from military demilitarization operations. Her work ensures that reusable assets are recovered and redirected through authorized channels, supporting sustainability goals while maximizing value recovery for the federal government. She primarily handles commercial item acquisitions under simplified acquisition procedures, with an emphasis on waste stream management and scrap metal logistics. Stark maintains consistent working relationships with key recyclers and scrap metal wholesalers, including KUWAIT ULTRA GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY, HUB SCRAP METALS, LLC, and EASTERN SURPLUS & EQUIPMENT CO. These contractors specialize in the collection, processing, and resale of military surplus materials, particularly ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as industrial salvage. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, experienced vendors with demonstrated capacity in handling large-volume, high-turnover material streams under strict regulatory oversight. She engages these partners through firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts tailored to the unique logistics of defense demilitarization. Stark’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict no-set-aside policy, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This approach prioritizes market efficiency and vendor capability over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the highest level of competition among qualified firms capable of meeting the technical and regulatory demands of defense scrap management. While small business participation is not formally targeted, eligible firms may compete on equal footing under open solicitation procedures. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423930—Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers—reflecting deep expertise in the scrap metal and industrial recycling supply chain. She procures services related to the collection, sorting, processing, and transportation of demilitarized materials, with technical knowledge spanning hazardous material handling, environmental compliance, and DoD disposal regulations. Her domain expertise ensures alignment with federal mandates for sustainable resource recovery and circular economy principles in defense operations.