Craig B. Lather

Craig Lather serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land Warren, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to sustain land warfare readiness through the acquisition of high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components. He manages complex contracts for armored vehicle subsystems, powertrain assemblies, tactical transport systems, and mission-critical electronic components used in combat platforms. His work ensures the operational continuity of ground forces by securing components that meet stringent military specifications for durability, performance, and interoperability under extreme conditions. Lather’s portfolio spans the full lifecycle of acquisition—from requirements validation to contract award and performance oversight—focusing on technical domains critical to modern armored and mobility platforms. He maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense contractors including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships are characterized by long-term strategic collaboration on specialized components such as transmission systems, armored hull integrations, and electro-optical control units. Lather’s contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, supply chain resilience, and performance-based acquisition methods, ensuring contractors deliver mission-essential hardware that meets exacting DoD standards. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Lather demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 38% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Women-Owned Small Businesses also receive targeted consideration, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity within the defense industrial base. His contracting patterns align with DoD socioeconomic goals while maintaining technical integrity and operational readiness. His procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 336992 (military armored vehicle manufacturing), 332994 (ordnance and ordnance accessories), and 335999 (miscellaneous electrical components), reflecting deep expertise in mechanical drivetrains, weapon system interfaces, and ruggedized electronic subsystems. Lather’s work ensures that critical ground force capabilities remain viable, reliable, and technologically current.