LANCE SON

Lance Son serves as the primary procurement lead for the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical components essential to the operational readiness of nuclear-powered defense systems. Responsible for end-to-end contract execution, he ensures compliance with stringent military specifications for mechanical, electrical, and structural parts that support nuclear infrastructure resilience. His acquisitions focus on high-integrity, non-commercial items requiring rigorous qualification and inspection protocols, including custom-fabricated hardware and precision-engineered machinery used in reactor containment, cooling systems, and safety-critical assemblies. He works closely with engineering and quality assurance teams to align procurement strategy with technical requirements and lifecycle sustainment goals. Lance Son maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of specialized manufacturers and Tier 2 suppliers capable of meeting Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance and nuclear-grade material traceability standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with demonstrated expertise in military-grade machining, radiation-resistant materials, and ASME Section III certification. His working patterns emphasize long-term supplier development, technical collaboration during bid evaluation, and performance-based contract management to ensure reliability under extreme operational conditions. Lance Son’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict preference for non-set-aside contracts, with 100% of awards issued under standard competitive procedures. This reflects the program’s operational imperative to prioritize technical capability and supply chain continuity over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses are not excluded—only evaluated on merit against technical and quality thresholds. His approach aligns with national security imperatives requiring rapid, unimpeded access to certified suppliers with proven nuclear-compatible manufacturing capabilities. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 333998, 332510, and 332216, encompassing specialized machinery, precision hardware, and high-tolerance handtools used in reactor maintenance and component replacement. He specializes in sourcing items requiring exacting dimensional tolerances, non-destructive testing, and materials certified to MIL-SPEC or ASTM standards, demonstrating deep technical fluency in nuclear-grade mechanical systems and defense industrial base supply chains.