Jeffery D. Braun

Jeffery D. Braun serves as a Contract Specialist at DLA Land Warren, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components for U.S. ground forces. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for armored vehicle systems, powertrain assemblies, and combat support electronics, ensuring timely delivery of high-reliability parts that sustain operational readiness. Braun’s work directly supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s mandate to maintain the combat effectiveness of land warfare platforms through strategic sourcing of specialized components governed by FAR and DFARS regulations. He maintains sustained relationships with key industrial partners including ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV, engaging them on long-term supply agreements for transmission systems, fluid power actuators, and armored vehicle subsystems. These partnerships reflect a preference for established Tier 1 suppliers with proven capabilities in defense-grade manufacturing and quality assurance systems such as AS9100 and ISO 13485, ensuring consistency in performance under extreme operational conditions. Braun’s contracting patterns prioritize open competition, with 71% of awards issued without set-asides, yet he maintains a robust 29% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster competition and innovation from capable small manufacturers within the defense industrial base. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 333618 (Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing), 336390 (Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing), and 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in motor vehicle transmission and powertrain parts. He specializes in procuring precision-engineered components for armored mobility platforms, including clutches, torque converters, and electro-hydraulic actuators, requiring deep familiarity with military specifications and engineering change management processes.