Dustin Zeno

Dustin Zeno serves as the primary contracting lead for DLA Energy, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical energy logistics infrastructure to sustain Department of Defense operations worldwide. In this role, he oversees the full lifecycle of procurement actions for warehousing and storage services essential to the secure handling, distribution, and readiness of petroleum-based fuels and natural gas. His acquisitions directly support the agency’s mission to maintain resilient, global fuel supply chains, ensuring uninterrupted energy delivery to military forces across all domains. Zeno specializes in non-complex, high-volume service contracts requiring strict compliance with defense logistics standards and just-in-time operational readiness protocols. Zeno’s procurement portfolio is dominated by long-term partnerships with Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) and United Capital Investments Group, both of which provide specialized fuel storage, handling, and logistics support under performance-based agreements. These relationships reflect a strategic preference for established, globally integrated contractors with proven capabilities in military-grade energy infrastructure. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, scalability, and supply chain continuity, often utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms and basic ordering agreements to respond dynamically to operational demands. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, reflecting the operational urgency and scale of energy logistics requirements. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of awards to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals within the constraints of mission-critical procurement needs. Zeno’s expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage), which encompasses the full spectrum of fuel terminal operations, bulk storage management, and transportation-linked logistics services. His acquisitions require deep technical knowledge of hazardous material handling, DoD fuel specifications, and global port and depot infrastructure, making his role pivotal in maintaining the operational tempo of U.S. military forces through secure, efficient energy logistics.