Gina DE SANTO

Gina De Santo serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Troop Support organization, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of specialized medical, industrial, and operational support equipment critical to military readiness. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to sustain deployed forces through the reliable procurement of high-performance systems, including surgical instruments, fasteners, and nonferrous forged components. She handles full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements for deployable, mission-critical hardware. De Santo maintains consistent, long-term relationships with a core group of specialized contractors, including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and JOHNSON CONTROLS NAVY SYSTEMS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep technical expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, particularly in precision instrument fabrication, thermal control systems, and durable mechanical components. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical certification, and supply chain resilience, fostering collaborative relationships with manufacturers capable of meeting stringent military specifications. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she consistently allocates approximately 20% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, qualified manufacturers. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize small businesses with proven capabilities in niche industrial sectors rather than broad-based set-asides, ensuring competitive rigor while supporting workforce development in defense supply chains. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in high-integrity fastening systems and clinical-grade equipment. She also engages in niche acquisitions under 332112 (Nonferrous Forging), indicating specialized knowledge in materials science and component durability for extreme environments. Her technical domain spans medical logistics, mechanical subsystems, and deployable infrastructure, positioning her as a critical link between operational needs and industrial production capability.