Chad Heidtman

Chad Heidtman serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary systems. He oversees the procurement of industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission parts, and ordnance accessories that sustain the operational readiness of military platforms. His acquisitions are grounded in technical specifications requiring precision manufacturing and stringent military compliance, ensuring mission-critical reliability across deployed systems. Heidtman’s work directly supports DLA’s mission to maintain global logistics readiness through reliable, high-performance parts sourcing. Heidtman maintains consistent procurement relationships with key contractors including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and ASRC FEDERAL FACILITIES LOGISTICS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturers with proven capabilities in high-integrity metal fabrication, aerospace-grade components, and defense-certified supply chains. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance, and responsive delivery under demanding operational timelines, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers who meet rigorous DoD quality and certification standards. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open, unrestricted competitions, with 92.4% of awards issued without set-aside designations. While small business participation remains limited, he occasionally utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with minimal use of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a primary emphasis on technical capability and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic preferences. Heidtman’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), with significant activity in 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing). His expertise lies in sourcing precision-engineered components for naval propulsion systems, armored vehicle subsystems, and expeditionary logistics platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with metallurgical standards, pressure-rated fittings, and defense-grade fabrication processes.