James Duffala

James Duffala serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, responsible for managing complex acquisitions of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary systems. He supports the agency’s core mission of sustaining operational readiness by securing high-performance parts including industrial valves, power transmission equipment, switchgear, and aerospace-grade subsystems. His acquisitions are primarily governed by competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and lifecycle support for defense platforms. Duffala maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized suppliers including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC. These contractors are recognized for their niche expertise in manufacturing precision metal components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and defense-certified electrical assemblies. His procurement approach favors established vendors with proven track records in military-grade quality control, AS9100 and ISO 9001 compliance, and rapid response capabilities for urgent operational requirements. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 98% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation remains minimal at approximately 2%, it is strategically directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate but limited use of socioeconomic authorities to enhance competition where technically feasible. Duffala’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 336413 (other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment), 335313 (switchgear and switchboard apparatus), 334413 (semiconductor devices), and 332911 (industrial valve manufacturing). His technical focus centers on mission-critical components for armored vehicles, naval propulsion systems, and expeditionary power distribution networks, requiring deep familiarity with military specifications, military standards, and defense supply chain logistics.