Linda Cioppapape

Linda Cioppapape serves as the primary contracting lead for C And T Supply Chain under the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical textile and apparel systems essential to troop readiness. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts for specialized gear including tactical apparel, protective headwear, hydration systems, fabric components for body armor, and coated textile solutions used in field equipment. Her role is central to ensuring the Department of Defense maintains operational continuity through timely, compliant procurement of high-performance materials that meet stringent military specifications for durability, chemical resistance, and environmental resilience. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Cioppapape’s procurement activity consistently engages a broad base of industrial suppliers, including manufacturers of woven and coated fabrics, yarn producers, and hardware fabricators. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven capabilities in defense-grade textile engineering, often requiring compliance with MIL-SPEC standards and ISO-certified quality systems. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical reliability, supply chain transparency, and on-time delivery performance. Cioppapape exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with 21% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are currently dominant, her contracting framework actively encourages small business involvement through competitive set-asides, promoting equitable access for firms with specialized textile and apparel manufacturing capabilities. Her industry focus centers on NAICS 313310 (Textile and Fabric Finishing Mills) and 313320 (Fabric Coating Mills), reflecting deep expertise in advanced textile processing, moisture-wicking finishes, and ballistic-resistant coatings. She also routinely procures from Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210) and Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110), demonstrating technical fluency in the full textile supply chain—from raw fiber to finished tactical gear—ensuring end-to-end compatibility and performance in austere operational environments.