Julie A Metzger

Julie A. Metzger serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Distribution command, supporting the global logistics mission through the acquisition of critical supply chain infrastructure and support services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on warehousing, packaging, and logistics operations essential to military readiness, with a strong emphasis on procurement compliance, supply chain resilience, and standardized handling of sensitive and hazardous materiel. Her acquisitions span industrial manufacturing, maintenance services, and specialized logistics support, ensuring DLA Distribution maintains operational efficiency across its nationwide network of defense distribution centers. Metzger 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., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven capabilities in facility support, construction, and industrial maintenance. Her contracting patterns suggest a focus on long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms experienced in defense logistics environments, often requiring adherence to strict military packaging and hazardous material handling standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Metzger consistently prioritizes Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 70% of her awards reserved for small businesses. While HUBZone and other socioeconomic set-asides are used sparingly, her procurement strategy demonstrates a deliberate and sustained commitment to expanding opportunities for small, capable vendors in the defense logistics sector. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 322211 (corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing) and 321920 (wood container and pallet manufacturing), underscoring expertise in protective packaging and material handling systems. She also regularly procures translation services (541930) and industrial equipment maintenance (811310), reflecting a technical domain that blends logistics engineering with operational support to sustain the readiness of military supply chains.