Lydia Young

Lydia Young serves as a key procurement professional within the Defense Logistics Agency’s Land and Maritime organization, supporting the acquisition of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and fabricated metal components essential to naval, land, and expeditionary systems. She manages contract actions for high-reliability parts including industrial valves, sealing devices, power transmission components, and ordnance accessories, ensuring the operational readiness of military platforms across global theaters. Her work directly enables sustainment of armored vehicles, shipboard systems, and field-deployed equipment through timely, compliant sourcing aligned with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements. Lydia maintains consistent working relationships with core suppliers including TRIMAN INDUSTRIES INC, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, ITL LLC, KAMPI COMPONENTS CO INC, and PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC—vendors recognized for their expertise in precision manufacturing and defense-grade quality control. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical capability, past performance, and adherence to military specifications. These relationships are cultivated through competitive solicitations and strategic sourcing initiatives designed to mitigate supply chain risk while maintaining readiness timelines. Her procurement portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes qualified small manufacturers capable of meeting stringent defense standards, reinforcing DLA’s socioeconomic goals without compromising technical performance. Lydia’s primary focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in sourcing electronic subsystems and fluid-sealing solutions critical to high-vibration, high-temperature military environments. She specializes in procuring components that meet MIL-SPEC, AS9100, and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring interoperability and durability across demanding operational conditions.