Denise Champ

Denise Champ serves as the primary procurement lead for DLA Troop Support, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and infrastructure essential to sustaining U.S. military operations. Responsible for managing complex contracting actions under SPE8E8, she ensures the timely delivery of high-performance systems including aircraft auxiliary components, climate control units, deployable containers, and specialized material handling equipment. Her role is central to the agency’s mission of maintaining operational readiness by securing durable, technically advanced solutions that support field logistics, troop welfare, and expeditionary environments. Champ maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in aerospace systems, thermal management, and industrial equipment manufacturing. Her contracting patterns emphasize technical compliance, performance-based requirements, and long-term supply chain reliability, often resulting in repeat engagements with vendors who demonstrate robust quality assurance and rapid response capabilities. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with approximately 89.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. While small business participation is supported, it is selectively applied, with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) receiving the majority of set-aside awards at 4.4%, followed by total small business set-asides at 5.2%. HUBZone participation remains minimal, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic classification unless explicitly mission-aligned. Champ’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in aviation support systems. She also regularly procures construction machinery, industrial lifting systems, and specialized vehicle components, demonstrating proficiency in mechanical and aerospace engineering domains. Her portfolio underscores a technical emphasis on ruggedized, mission-essential hardware designed for austere and high-demand operational environments.