Clarissa Caster

Clarissa Caster serves as a secondary procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support organization, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical logistics and operational sustainment systems. While not the lead contracting officer, she plays a vital role in facilitating contract execution, vendor coordination, and technical evaluation for high-priority equipment essential to troop readiness. Her work centers on the procurement of specialized climate control systems, deployable infrastructure, and engineered environmental solutions that enable military operations in austere environments. She collaborates closely with lead contracting teams to ensure compliance with DoD acquisition regulations and technical specifications for durable, field-deployable hardware. Caster maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche manufacturers of custom-engineered thermal management, air handling, and modular containment systems. Her procurement patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade environmental control and ruggedized infrastructure, often requiring rigorous qualification and testing under MIL-STD protocols. Caster’s acquisition portfolio shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of her supported contracts awarded under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with DLA Troop Support’s priority for rapid, reliable sustainment of operational systems. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories 312111 (Soft Drink Manufacturing), 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing), and 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), which, despite their civilian appearance, correspond to the procurement of specialized field rations, beverage distribution systems, and perishable supply logistics infrastructure critical to troop welfare. Her expertise lies in bridging commercial supply chain capabilities with military operational requirements for temperature-controlled, shelf-stable, and deployable consumables.