Derek T. Rutkowski

Derek T. Rutkowski serves as a primary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Warren office, where he plays a critical role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for armored vehicles, tactical transport systems, and combat support platforms. His procurement activities directly support the readiness of ground forces by ensuring timely acquisition of high-reliability powertrain assemblies, transmission systems, and embedded electronic subsystems. Rutkowski manages complex solicitation processes under FAR and DFARS frameworks, focusing on urgent sustainment requirements and long-term logistics support for legacy and next-generation military platforms. He maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, and VAREC NV, primarily engaging them for specialized fabrication, precision machining, and integrated system integration services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance-based contracts, technical collaboration, and just-in-time delivery protocols essential to maintaining operational tempo. Rutkowski’s approach emphasizes supplier reliability, quality assurance compliance, and supply chain resilience in high-threat operational environments. Rutkowski’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 81.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently allocating nearly one-fifth of his acquisitions to qualified small businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational urgency and socioeconomic goals. His technical focus centers on NAICS 332994 (small arms and ordnance accessories), 336350 (motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts), and 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products), with significant activity in electro-mechanical subsystems, armored vehicle components, and mission-critical wiring devices. This reflects deep expertise in land warfare systems sustainment, particularly in the integration of mechanical drivetrains and ruggedized electronic controls for demanding battlefield conditions.