DLA Land and Maritime SBO

DLA Land and Maritime SBO serves as a key procurement lead within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Aberdeen office, specializing in the acquisition of mission-critical electronic, communications, and electro-mechanical systems that sustain and modernize land-based military platforms. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts for signal processing components, avionics, radio and data transmission equipment, and power control systems, this role directly supports the Department of Defense’s operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability technologies essential for command, control, and tactical operations. The position exercises broad contracting authority under SPRBL1, focusing on complex technical procurements requiring deep engineering oversight and supply chain resilience. The SBO maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Carson Industries, Inc., and Creating Technology Solutions, LLC. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration on high-precision electronic assemblies, embedded systems, and mission-critical hardware integration. The contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and vendor reliability over price alone, fostering a vendor ecosystem adept at meeting stringent military specifications for ruggedized, low-latency, and secure communication systems. This office maintains a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While small business participation is not formally mandated through socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, the procurement strategy remains inclusive by design, encouraging competitive bids from all qualified vendors regardless of size or certification status. The SBO’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in five core NAICS categories: 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, 334418 for printed circuit board assembly, 334413 for semiconductor and device manufacturing, 333618 for engine control systems, and 335311 for power and specialty transformer manufacturing. These reflect deep technical expertise in RF systems, embedded electronics, high-reliability power conditioning, and mission-critical electro-mechanical integration for tactical and command environments.