Derrick Cash

Lieutenant Colonel Derrick Cash serves as a key procurement lead at the W39L USA Readiness Center, where he oversees the acquisition of professional, technical, and logistical support services critical to sustaining military readiness. His responsibilities include managing contract lifecycle activities for consulting, engineering, and infrastructure modernization initiatives aligned with the Department of the Army’s force preparedness goals. He specializes in securing expert services that enhance training execution, command and control system upgrades, and facility sustainment, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent DoD compliance standards while advancing operational readiness. Cash maintains a consistent working relationship with KPH Construction Corp, a primary contractor for facility-related services and infrastructure support. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. He engages primarily with firms capable of delivering integrated solutions in event logistics, technical operations, and digital infrastructure, fostering collaboration with contractors who demonstrate proven capacity in mission-critical environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cash consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 75% of his acquisitions to small business concerns. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while ensuring competitive, agile sourcing. His contracting portfolio rarely utilizes other socioeconomic set-asides, indicating a focused preference for broad small business eligibility over niche certifications. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), reflecting a high volume of contracts for event management, training coordination, and operational readiness exercises. He also regularly acquires services under NAICS 518210, including data hosting, cloud infrastructure, and IT support systems. These domains underscore his technical expertise in aligning administrative and digital services with field-ready training and command sustainment objectives.