Darrell Pannell

Darrell Pannell serves as the primary procurement lead for the Land Supply Chain under the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, responsible for securing mission-critical mechanical and fabricated metal components essential to the sustainment of military vehicles, weapons platforms, and tactical support equipment. His role centers on ensuring the operational readiness of land and maritime systems by managing the acquisition of high-reliability parts engineered to withstand extreme environmental and combat conditions. Pannell oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and market research to award and performance monitoring—focusing on non-standard, low-volume, high-precision manufacturing needs that support defense logistics continuity. Pannell maintains a broad network of qualified suppliers specializing in precision fabrication, machining, and assembly of defense-grade metal components. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with niche manufacturers capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and AS9100 requirements, fostering long-term partnerships with firms possessing proven capabilities in material traceability, quality control, and rapid prototyping. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and on-time delivery over price alone, prioritizing vendors with demonstrated expertise in defense-grade metallurgy and ruggedized component production. Pannell’s acquisition strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his procurements classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical capability and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. His approach ensures that only vendors meeting exacting performance standards are considered, regardless of certification status. His primary focus lies in NAICS 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), encompassing custom-fabricated metal parts, specialized fasteners, structural brackets, and non-standard mechanical assemblies. Pannell’s expertise spans the procurement of components requiring advanced welding, CNC machining, heat treatment, and non-destructive testing—domains critical to maintaining the integrity of armored systems, artillery mounts, and field-deployable equipment. His technical acumen ensures alignment between engineering specifications and contract deliverables across the defense industrial base.