Gretchen Perry

Gretchen Perry supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land Warren mission by managing complex procurement actions for mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components essential to armored vehicles, tactical transport systems, and combat support platforms. She oversees the acquisition of high-reliability powertrain assemblies, transmission systems, fluid power actuators, and specialized electronic subsystems that ensure the operational readiness of ground forces. Her work is central to sustaining the Department of Defense’s land warfare capabilities through timely, compliant, and technically rigorous contracting processes that align with defense acquisition regulations and performance-based requirements. Perry maintains consistent contracting relationships with key industrial partners including ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV. These partnerships reflect a focus on Tier 1 suppliers with proven expertise in defense-grade manufacturing, precision machining, and systems integration for military platforms. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance assurance, supply chain resilience, and technical compliance, often engaging vendors through competitive sealed bidding and performance-based service contracts to ensure mission-critical delivery standards. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 91% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on capability over socioeconomic categorization. The remaining 9% of awards are allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation where technical requirements and market capacity align. Perry’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336350 (Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing) and 326211 (Tire Manufacturing), alongside significant activity in 334118 (Computer Peripheral Equipment) and 333995 (Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing). Her technical domain expertise centers on ruggedized mechanical systems, vehicle dynamics components, and embedded electronics for harsh-environment military applications, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent MIL-SPEC and reliability standards.