Derek Mazza

Derek Mazza supports the procurement mission of W4LD USA Hecsa (W912HQ), a critical research and development arm of the Department of the Army, where he facilitates acquisitions that advance scientific innovation in defense infrastructure, energy security, and ecological resilience. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on research, technical education, and engineering services, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in physical, engineering, and life sciences. His work directly enables the development of climate-adaptive military installations and mission-critical technologies through competitive, performance-based contracting mechanisms. Mazza maintains sustained relationships with a select group of high-impact contractors, including AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and CLEARVOYANT CONSULTING, LLC, alongside academic partners such as the University of Hawaii and Northern Arizona University. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical service providers and research institutions capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned solutions. He frequently engages vendors with proven expertise in systems integration, environmental modeling, and applied scientific research, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and delivery reliability. His procurement approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 91.7% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a prioritization of technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. However, he consistently allocates small portions of awards to Women-Owned Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic diversity without compromising mission requirements. Mazza’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), with additional activity in custom programming and technical training. He procures advanced analytical tools, environmental simulation systems, curriculum development services, and infrastructure resilience studies—reflecting deep expertise in science-based acquisition and the operational needs of military installations undergoing modernization and climate adaptation.