Delwayne Kirkland

Delwayne Kirkland serves as a Contact Specialist within the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), supporting mission-critical procurement initiatives that enhance the readiness and operational effectiveness of elite special operations forces. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, with a primary focus on professional and management development training, educational support services, and specialized instructional programs designed to advance tactical proficiency and doctrinal alignment. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR guidelines, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with USASOC’s strategic objectives in leadership development and force modernization. Kirkland maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SOF LANDING LLC, TERRESTRIS, LLC, and STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, INC. These partnerships are characterized by deep subject-matter expertise in special operations training systems, curriculum design, and mission support services. His contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering adaptive, scenario-based learning solutions and operational readiness tools tailored to the unique demands of SOF environments. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Kirkland consistently implements Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions under FAR 19.5, ensuring 100% of his acquisitions are reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, fostering equitable access for qualified small firms to support high-stakes defense missions without compromising mission performance. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), reflecting a strong demand for specialized training materials, doctrinal publications, and digital learning content. A secondary focus on NAICS 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills) indicates procurement of specialized tactical gear and mission-specific textile systems. Kirkland’s expertise lies at the intersection of education technology and tactical equipment, ensuring acquisitions directly enable the doctrinal and operational superiority of U.S. Army Special Operations Forces.