Derek Berry

Derek Berry supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Disposition Services – EBS in managing the responsible disposal and lifecycle recovery of excess Department of Defense property. He oversees procurement activities centered on environmental compliance, industrial waste treatment, and material handling equipment maintenance, ensuring operations align with federal sustainability and regulatory standards. His acquisitions primarily involve services related to nonhazardous waste management, site remediation, and industrial recycling, with a focus on securing technical expertise for safe and efficient asset disposition across military installations. Berry maintains consistent partnerships with specialized environmental and industrial service providers, including Boh Environmental, TRI-STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC, INDUSTRIAL WASTE UTILIZATION, INC, STREET LEGAL INDUSTRIES, INC, and TRADEBE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, LLC. These contractors deliver critical capabilities in waste treatment, MHE refurbishment, and hazardous material handling, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven experience in DOD-compliant environmental operations. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical specificity, and adherence to federal environmental protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Berry consistently prioritizes set-asides, allocating half of his acquisitions to total small business contracts and a quarter to HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity in underserved communities. His contracting patterns demonstrate a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with HUBZone and small business set-asides forming the backbone of his award strategy while maintaining flexibility for non-set-aside procurements when specialized capabilities are required. His technical focus lies in NAICS codes 562219 (nonhazardous waste treatment), 562111 (solid waste collection), and 541380 (testing laboratories), underscoring expertise in environmental compliance, waste characterization, and material recovery. He frequently procures services involving industrial decontamination, recycling of nonferrous metals, and site remediation, requiring contractors with certified handling procedures and EPA-aligned methodologies.