John Parson

John Parson serves as a secondary contracting professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Energy Directorate (SPE605), supporting the acquisition of critical energy infrastructure and fuel supply chain services essential to global military readiness. While not the lead contracting officer, he plays a vital role in executing complex procurement actions tied to petroleum logistics, laboratory testing, and energy system support. His responsibilities include coordinating contract administration, evaluating technical requirements, and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations for high-priority energy-related solicitations. He routinely engages in competitive and set-aside acquisitions that align with DLA Energy’s mission to secure resilient, uninterrupted fuel delivery across all service branches. Parson’s procurement portfolio is heavily influenced by long-standing relationships with key contractors, most notably Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) and United Capital Investments Group, both of which provide specialized fuel logistics and distribution services. His working pattern reflects a preference for established, mission-critical vendors with proven operational capabilities in global fuel handling and storage, while maintaining oversight of a broader pool of smaller suppliers for niche technical services. These relationships are sustained through consistent contract renewals and performance-based evaluations, emphasizing reliability and compliance with DoD energy standards. His contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) also receive significant consideration, accounting for nearly nine percent of awards, while 8(a) competed set-asides represent a smaller but intentional component of his socioeconomic strategy. This pattern underscores a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. Parson’s technical focus centers on NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), which dominates his portfolio, reflecting deep expertise in fuel production, storage, and distribution systems. He also regularly procures analytical laboratory services under NAICS 334516 and 541380, ensuring rigorous quality control and fuel certification processes. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of energy logistics, chemical testing, and defense-grade supply chain resilience.