Carrie Mahlmeister

Carrie Mahlmeister serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land Warren, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. ground forces. She manages the acquisition of high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components critical to armored vehicles, tactical transport systems, and combat support platforms. Her work centers on securing mission-critical powertrain assemblies, transmission systems, and electronic subsystems that ensure the performance and durability of land warfare equipment under extreme operational conditions. Mahlmeister handles complex, technically demanding contracts requiring rigorous engineering compliance and supply chain resilience, often coordinating with technical specialists to validate vendor capabilities and ensure adherence to military specifications. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense suppliers including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships reflect a preference for established Tier 1 vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, particularly in powertrain integration, circuit board fabrication, and electro-mechanical subsystems. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, technical validation, and long-term supply chain stability, fostering collaborative relationships with contractors who meet stringent defense quality standards. Mahlmeister’s procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with over 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no specific socioeconomic categories dominate, her portfolio consistently supports small manufacturers capable of delivering specialized components, aligning with DLA’s broader goals to broaden the defense industrial base. Her approach balances competitive sourcing with intentional inclusion of qualified small businesses that can meet the technical rigor of ground combat systems procurement. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336350 for motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts, complemented by significant activity in current-carrying wiring devices (335931), engine equipment (333618), and bare printed circuit board manufacturing (334412). This reflects deep expertise in sourcing mission-critical components for armored vehicle propulsion, control systems, and electronic architectures essential to modern land warfare platforms.