Erica Hemphill

Erica Hemphill serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land Warren, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. ground forces through the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components. She manages contracts for high-reliability transmission systems, powertrain assemblies, armored vehicle subsystems, and industrial fluid power equipment essential to tactical transport and combat support platforms. Her work directly enables the maintenance and modernization of land warfare systems, ensuring fielded platforms remain mission-ready under demanding operational conditions. She maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense industrial base contractors including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships reflect a focus on established Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, precision machining, and system integration for armored and mobility platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based acquisition methods to ensure delivery of ruggedized, long-life components under strict military specifications. Erica demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 40% of her portfolio allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes small business participation across diverse categories, fostering competition and innovation among qualified vendors without reliance on specific set-aside programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her contracting patterns reflect a pragmatic alignment with DLA’s broader goal of maintaining a robust, capable supplier base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332311 (prefabricated metal components), 333415 (industrial heating and cooling systems), and 333995 (fluid power actuators), reflecting deep technical expertise in mechanical subsystems for armored vehicles and tactical logistics platforms. She routinely acquires specialized components such as hydraulic actuators, transmission housings, and thermal management units, requiring strict adherence to MIL-SPEC and AS9100 standards.