David Garza

David L. Garza serves as a key procurement professional within the 0410 AQ HQ Contracting Supply unit of the Department of the Army, supporting the logistical sustainment of expeditionary and garrisoned military operations. His responsibilities center on acquiring non-combat essential services critical to force readiness, including lodging, transportation, sanitation, food support, and facility infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while maintaining operational continuity for rotational and deployed units. His acquisitions are primarily service-oriented, focused on sustaining quality of life and mission-enabling capabilities in both garrison and austere environments. Garza maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of commercial vendors specializing in logistical support services, including freight carriers, hospitality providers, and sanitation contractors. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of scaling operations across multiple geographic theaters and meeting stringent military service-level requirements. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate operational flexibility and adherence to federal quality benchmarks. His procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 95.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Only 4.2% of contracts are reserved for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate focus on maximizing competition rather than socioeconomic targeting. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, he remains compliant with all small business reporting and verification requirements. Garza’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 312112 (bottled water manufacturing), 562991 (septic tank and related services), 484121 (long-distance truckload freight), 721110 (hotels and motels), and 532210 (consumer electronics and appliance rental). His technical expertise spans the integration of civilian logistics capabilities into military operational frameworks, ensuring seamless delivery of life-sustaining services under dynamic deployment conditions.