Corbin T. De La Cruz

Corbin T. De La Cruz serves as a Contract Specialist within the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, a critical component of the Department of Defense responsible for the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. In this role, he executes full-cycle procurement actions for mission-critical support services and specialized manufacturing, ensuring the Army’s operational readiness through timely and compliant acquisition of munitions-related systems. His portfolio primarily encompasses facilities support, logistics infrastructure, and technical components essential to ammunition production, storage, and demilitarization, aligning closely with the Command’s strategic goals of supply chain resilience and modernization. De La Cruz collaborates with a diverse array of contractors, including firms specializing in facilities operations, rail logistics support, and precision manufacturing of defense-unique components such as gaskets, seals, and ball bearings. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent engagement with vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD quality, safety, and security standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate technical proficiency and regulatory compliance in high-risk environments. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 76.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 23.3% of his awards. This balanced approach underscores a commitment to fostering a competitive marketplace while ensuring small businesses contribute meaningfully to national defense logistics. De La Cruz’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 488210 (Rail Transportation Support), alongside niche manufacturing categories such as 339991 (Gasket and Sealing Device Manufacturing) and 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing). His technical expertise lies in acquiring specialized industrial components and infrastructure services critical to the safe, secure, and scalable handling of munitions, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense supply chain mechanics and regulatory frameworks governing explosive materials.