Avril .E. Dickerson

Avril Dickerson serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support organization, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical equipment essential to troop readiness and operational sustainment. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on durable infrastructure, climate control systems, deployable containers, and specialized industrial components that support field operations across global theaters. Her role is central to ensuring timely delivery of high-performance, defense-grade systems that meet stringent military specifications, aligning with DLA Troop Support’s mandate to maintain force readiness through reliable logistics supply chains. Dickerson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and JOHNSON CONTROLS NAVY SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade metal fabrication, thermal management systems, and engineered industrial components. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based delivery, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and adherence to defense procurement standards. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 76.6% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions, while maintaining a strong commitment to small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), accounting for 23.4% of her portfolio. Though not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs, she actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses capable of delivering specialized industrial goods aligned with DLA’s operational needs. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), with significant activity in 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) and 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant components and structural metal systems designed for austere environments, demonstrating deep technical expertise in defense-grade metallurgy, modular logistics infrastructure, and industrial fastening systems critical to deployed operations.