Dale Kendrick

Dale Kendrick serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across a diverse range of industrial and specialty trade services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission through strategic sourcing and transparent contracting practices. Kendrick typically handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, including sealed bids and negotiated contracts for maintenance, equipment supply, and technical services. His work supports mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness through timely and compliant acquisition processes. Kendrick cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad base of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized wholesalers. He engages regularly with metal service centers, industrial equipment distributors, and specialty trade contractors, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven track records in niche industrial sectors, emphasizing reliability, technical competency, and compliance with small business certification requirements. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Kendrick consistently prioritizes small business set-asides, with 78.3% of his awards designated under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions per FAR 19.5. His procurement strategy actively promotes equitable access for small businesses, aligning with federal goals to increase participation across the supply chain. He rarely employs full and open competition, instead leveraging set-aside authorities to empower qualified small firms and ensure diverse vendor engagement. Kendrick’s primary industry focus centers on NAICS codes 423510 (Metal Service Centers), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Wholesalers), reflecting a specialization in procurement of mechanical systems, industrial components, and specialty trade services. He also frequently acquires shipbuilding and repair services under NAICS 336611, demonstrating technical fluency in defense-adjacent industrial markets. His expertise lies in sourcing mission-support equipment and maintenance services from qualified industrial suppliers, ensuring alignment with operational and regulatory standards.