David B. King

David B. King serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex logistics and freight transportation acquisitions within a federal agency. His role centers on ensuring the timely and efficient movement of critical goods and services through strategic contracting, with a primary focus on long-haul trucking and petroleum distribution networks. He oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and operational readiness requirements. His work directly supports mission-critical supply chain functions, enabling the agency to maintain continuity of operations across geographically dispersed locations. King’s contractor relationships are predominantly with established freight carriers and wholesale petroleum distributors, reflecting a preference for proven, large-capacity vendors capable of handling high-volume, long-distance transport and bulk fuel logistics. He engages with vendors who demonstrate robust safety records, fleet modernization, and compliance with DOT and EPA standards. While no specific small business partners are highlighted in current award patterns, his contracting approach emphasizes reliability, scalability, and performance-based outcomes over socioeconomic set-asides. His procurement profile shows no use of set-aside programs; all awards are competed under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy prioritizing operational efficiency and capacity over socioeconomic preferences, consistent with the nature of the services procured—where scale and national reach are paramount to mission success. King’s expertise is concentrated in NAICS 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload), which constitutes over 70% of his portfolio, followed by 424720 (Petroleum Merchant Wholesalers) and 541614 (Logistics Consulting Services). He routinely procures heavy-duty trucking services, bulk fuel distribution, and supply chain optimization consulting, demonstrating deep familiarity with transportation infrastructure, fuel logistics, and third-party logistics (3PL) management. His domain knowledge ensures that acquisitions align with national security and emergency response logistics frameworks.