Cole Judge

Cole Judge serves as a procurement specialist within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential for naval, land, and expeditionary systems. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions, he ensures the timely delivery of high-performance parts—including industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission components, and ordnance accessories—that sustain the operational readiness of military platforms. His portfolio centers on technical procurement of precision-engineered systems, with a focus on meeting stringent DoD performance and reliability standards across diverse operational environments. Judge maintains consistent working 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 preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in manufacturing and supplying specialized components for defense applications. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and long-term vendor reliability, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in quality assurance and just-in-time delivery requirements. His acquisition strategy reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic designations, aligning with DLA’s mission to prioritize performance and availability in time-sensitive, high-stakes logistics environments. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all vendors must meet rigorous qualification standards regardless of size. Judge’s procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS categories 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), 326220 (Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing), 332996 (Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). He specializes in sourcing precision fluid control systems, engineered seals, custom-fabricated piping, and mission-critical instrumentation used in maritime and armored vehicle platforms.