James D Kruger

James D. Kruger serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution command, supporting the strategic delivery and management of critical defense materiel across global supply chains. He oversees the acquisition of logistics infrastructure, warehousing services, and specialized packaging solutions essential to maintaining military operational readiness. His portfolio includes contracts for storage, maintenance, and handling of sensitive and hazardous materials, aligning with DLA Distribution’s mission to ensure resilient, standardized, and efficient supply chain operations. Kruger’s acquisitions are primarily centered on logistics support services and industrial supply chain enablers, with a focus on mission-critical infrastructure and compliance-driven procurement. Kruger maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Constructicon Corp, Souza Construction, Inc., Martinez Services, Inc., SDC TideWater JV, LLC, and Kingsley Builders, Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering complex logistics facility upgrades, industrial maintenance, and specialized packaging solutions under strict DoD standards. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on established firms with proven track records in military-grade construction, equipment repair, and hazardous material handling, suggesting a focus on reliability, compliance, and long-term operational support rather than transactional procurement. Kruger demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 40% of his awards designated for small business set-asides, including a significant share allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting that supports diverse small business participation while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing), 335911 (Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection). These reflect deep technical expertise in logistics infrastructure, packaging systems, industrial maintenance, and environmental compliance—domains critical to sustaining the readiness and sustainability of defense supply chains.