Emily Baker

Emily Baker serves as a Contract Specialist at DLA Land Warren, where she plays a critical role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for U.S. ground forces. Her portfolio centers on the acquisition of armored vehicle subsystems, powertrain assemblies, transmission systems, and high-reliability electronic components essential to the operational readiness of tactical transport and combat platforms. She manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific technical standards. Her work directly supports DLA’s mandate to sustain the logistical readiness of land warfare systems across the Department of Defense. Emily maintains consistent contracting relationships with leading defense industrial base partners, including ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, Oshkosh Defense, Renk America, SCI Technology, and Varec NV. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized manufacturers capable of delivering precision-engineered components under stringent military specifications. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical validation, and performance-based contracting to ensure reliability and supply chain resilience for mission-critical applications. Her contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 61.1% of awards issued without set-asides, while 38.9% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to leveraging both large-tier defense contractors and qualified small businesses, prioritizing capability and capacity over socioeconomic classifications alone. She actively engages small business vendors with proven technical expertise in defense-grade manufacturing. Emily’s primary NAICS focus areas include 336992 for armored vehicle components, 335931 for current-carrying wiring devices, 334412 for bare printed circuit boards, and 333613 for mechanical power transmission equipment. Her expertise lies in procuring high-integrity subsystems for armored platforms and tactical mobility systems, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC standards, quality assurance protocols, and ruggedized electronics manufacturing.