Kris Smoker

Kris Smoker serves as a key procurement lead within DLA Disposition Services Headquarters, overseeing the lawful and environmentally compliant disposition of excess and surplus Department of Defense property. Responsible for managing the recovery, recycling, and redistribution of reusable materials—particularly metallic and non-metallic scrap from military demilitarization operations—Smoker ensures acquisitions align with federal sustainability mandates and economic efficiency goals. Their procurement portfolio centers on the wholesale acquisition of recyclable materials, facilitating the transition of surplus military assets into commercial reuse channels while maintaining strict regulatory compliance under DoD environmental and disposal policies. Smoker maintains consistent contracting relationships with specialized recyclers and scrap metal wholesalers, most notably KUWAIT ULTRA GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY and HUB SCRAP METALS, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with established infrastructure for handling large volumes of demilitarized materials, including sorting, processing, and transporting ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. The working relationship is transactional and performance-driven, prioritizing reliability, regulatory adherence, and logistical capacity over volume-based incentives, ensuring materials are processed in accordance with DoD disposal standards. There is no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides; all acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, reflecting a procurement strategy centered on market-driven efficiency and vendor capability rather than preference-based contracting. This approach underscores a commitment to maximizing value through competitive sourcing while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. The primary NAICS classification for all procurements is 423930—Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers—indicating a singular focus on the wholesale distribution of scrap and recyclable commodities. Smoker’s expertise lies in procuring processed metallic and non-metallic scrap materials, with deep technical familiarity in material classification, contamination thresholds, and transportation logistics for hazardous and non-hazardous recyclables under DoD demilitarization protocols.